Making time for God in your life
Summer’s promise Sarabek started the new shawl the next morning after finishing her house chores. She first talked to her mother, telling her of the shepherd’s request and her mother readily agreed. The first job was to dye the wool Continue reading Song of Life 8
Shepherds at worship On worship day, Sarabek was up and eager to get to the village. She made sure the preparations were started for the midday meal her family would eat after fasting before service. She had brushed her hair Continue reading Song of Life 7
Saturday my mother will be 90 years old. This morning, I have been reflecting not on her age but what makes her special to me as a person as well as my mother. My mother is an unusual person in Continue reading Blessed by my mother’s life
You’ve heard the phrase “peace and quiet” haven’t you? Our family altered it years ago. When my younger son was 3-4 years old and he, his brother and I would leave the house, he would tell his father to “enjoy Continue reading Nice and peace
I tried to write this for Sunday and have been wrestling with God about it. I only do that when I find I don’t agree with what I’m hearing or I don’t want to expose something about myself. When I Continue reading Breaking a habit
This is the time of year I fondly remember my two pregnancies and the subsequent births of my sons, both born in June two years apart. My pregnancies were wonderful: Hormone swings disappeared and I enjoyed each one, seeing my Continue reading Babies in June
I am blessed to have family and friends who are faithful to pray for me. This weekend has been an example of that. Friday morning, I woke up with what I thought was a vertigo attack that turned into either Continue reading I know I have friends who pray
My mother first told me about carnations and Mother’s Day. My grandmothers both loved carnations; my father’s mother grew her own. They required special conditions and she made the effort. My mother’s mother loved all flowers but peonies were her Continue reading Carnations for Mother’s Day