Peace in Dark Times

Darkness and dark clouds seem to be hovering over us all lately. A rumor of war has become reality. Continued transmission of disease that shut down our societies threatens to again bring life to a halt. Financial pressure comes with Continue reading Peace in Dark Times

Fostering Contentment

The word of the Lord for me this year is “contentment.” It seems a simple word but the more I look into the scriptures and a Bible study on the word, its complexities and repercussions grow. I usually write about Continue reading Fostering Contentment

Light of the World

Today I bask in the Light of the world. That light focuses my heart and soul on the One who saved me from myself. He is the reason this holiday season holds me in joy and not sorrow and sadness. Continue reading Light of the World

Bringing Order to My Home

  Moving and unpacking has forced me to work to bring order in my new home. In making progress, I realize that establishing order in my life is paramount to my peace. Order is defined in one dictionary entry as Continue reading Bringing Order to My Home

Home again, Home again

It’s becoming home. My new apartment that is. In Knoxville, Tennessee. I knew I would love the weather and I do. I love the hills. Living in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeast Ohio for so many years Continue reading Home again, Home again

The Lord My Healer

My last news was about selling my house and moving. Since then, my house is under contract. and I will be moving nearer to family. Gratitude for the blessing overwhelms my heart. But I am most grateful for healing. A Continue reading The Lord My Healer

Leading Me Further Down the Path

My faithful God is leading me further down the road He has for my life. I’ve been writing about the stirring in my spirit that’s been going on for a long time. That stirring is producing tangible fruit that I Continue reading Leading Me Further Down the Path

Family Maturity

Families disintegrate at an amazing rate in these times. One I know ended recently. Others speak online or in conversation about distancing between adult siblings and/or parents. I am so grateful that the prayers of my grandmothers and mother were Continue reading Family Maturity

Renewed Community

Today I rejoice in a renewed sense of community. I attended a group of women gathering to encourage and love one another and we did. Understanding that we do life together is foundational to the Christian walk. God intends us Continue reading Renewed Community

Remembering Mother’s Lessons

Five year ago, my mother died. She was 91 years old. Today, I’m pondering the lessons I learned from her while she lived and contemplating those I’ve learned since her homegoing. And it was homegoing. Her love for God was Continue reading Remembering Mother’s Lessons