Fiddly Bits

I don’t do fiddly bits well. Fiddly is an old British term that means complicated or detailed and awkward to do or use. My delight in pre-World War II literature yields words in my vocabulary not much in use these Continue reading Fiddly Bits

Promises Yield Peace

A new depth of peace rules my soul these days. I attribute it to more complete acceptance of God’s promises for my life and future. Remembering His faithfulness to provide for my home almost 14 years ago fuels faith. His Continue reading Promises Yield Peace

Waiting and Acting Now

One life challenge for all of us is to complete tasks and reach goals in a timely manner. At one time, I was too good at it, doing tasks out of fear instead of faith. I remember feeling panicked if Continue reading Waiting and Acting Now

Early Summer Anniversaries

  June is a season of remembrance for me. I graduated from college in June. Father’s Day evokes memories of my family: A great-grandfather who lived until I was 20, my grandfathers, my father, and my sons as fathers. It Continue reading Early Summer Anniversaries

Confidence in New Life

I remember God’s faithfulness 38 years ago. I was embarking on a new life – leaving work and celebrating the birth of my older son. I wasn’t ready for it – I don’t think anyone is ready to be a Continue reading Confidence in New Life

Steadfast Commitment vs Excitement

I watched a teaching by Joyce Meyer recently that has me thinking. Do I require excitement to accomplish tasks? Instead, do I have the character to commit and stick with it when the mundane sets in? My latest project is Continue reading Steadfast Commitment vs Excitement

Expecting a miracle

I believe God is going to do a miracle for me. Seeking His face for my health yielded instruction to seek out a person of greater faith and anointing to pray for me. As He would have it, there is Continue reading Expecting a miracle

My daily allowance

We have heard the scriptures about God being the provider of all our needs, that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and that He cares for His people. I struggle with allowing that to be reality in my Continue reading My daily allowance

Can you help, please?

Can you help me, please? If you’ve purchased my book on Amazon and enjoyed reading it, would you consider posting a review on Amazon? I’ve found out that reviews drive both visibility and inclusion on Amazon lists. I cannot insert Continue reading Can you help, please?

His plans are intricate

I experienced the intricacy of God’s planning abilities this weekend. My long-awaited and prayed-for book publishing happened on Amazon this month. The story idea came to me so many years ago that I cannot pinpoint the time. The finished story Continue reading His plans are intricate