Remembering Hope Never Disappoints

Romans 5:5 Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.  Amplified Bible (AMP)Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. Continue reading Remembering Hope Never Disappoints

Choices of the Heart

Visiting family reminds me of how much I need relationships. My recent visit to my sister and brother-in-law’s home also reminded me of my need for beautiful and natural surroundings. It had been a year since I’d seen any of Continue reading Choices of the Heart

Small Gestures

I realize part of what I’m missing during this pandemic quarantine period. I am missing the small gestures. I ran across a video challenge from Matthew Hussey, a relationship coach, to begin to make the small gestures for people who Continue reading Small Gestures

Friendships Old and New

Celebrating friendship during these days of quarantine has become a lifeline for many, including me. Friends from a former church gathered for dinner at a restriction-compliant restaurant and it reminded us all how much we enjoy each other. My closest Continue reading Friendships Old and New

Choosing Hope

It is July again. It comes around every year. And every year, I have a choice to make: Will I choose to dwell on the endings or the beginnings? July should be a month of celebration with Independence Day, three Continue reading Choosing Hope

Choosing Real Relationships

Opportunities to meet new people online have overwhelmed me recently. People in various places around the globe have found me via my blog postings on social media. A couple of online relationships seriously threatened my time working on writing and Continue reading Choosing Real Relationships

Remembering My First Love

This season of quarantine has found me remembering part of my first love. Being born again in a Spirit-filled Methodist church in the 1970s meant singing the scriptures. The Jesus movement took many forms, including singing from the Book of Continue reading Remembering My First Love

Exploring His Gifts

I once thought I would never write anything but news stories or other people’s reports. But first came a blog, then a novella, and a book about God’s faithfulness and spending time with Him. Most recently, I have a new Continue reading Exploring His Gifts

Choosing God’s Best

Making the best choice is not always easy. This week, I chose to ask God for His best, no matter if my preference is different. I know it pleased Him, and He reminded me that choice is a good pattern Continue reading Choosing God’s Best

He Is Lord Most High

Psalm 7:7,17 Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high….I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New Continue reading He Is Lord Most High