Fighting with myself – or not

I am reading a book about how to finish projects. Jon Acuff’s “Finish” is opening my eyes to issues I didn’t know I had. https://acuff.me/books/ Initially, I am shocked that things I have believed are based on lies but the Continue reading Fighting with myself – or not

The path grows brighter still

The path before me grows brighter. I am so excited that God is leading. I grow more and more certain that His promise to keep me on His path for the next stage in my life is being fulfilled. I Continue reading The path grows brighter still

Celebrating today

I am celebrating many things today. I rejoice in the healing of my vision. I am thankful for the grace to improve lifestyle choices that have resulted in healing in my body as reflected by recent laboratory results. I am Continue reading Celebrating today

Rejoicing today and forever

I rejoice today in the healing of my sight that cataract surgery has accomplished. I had no idea how bad my sight had become until after my second cataract surgery. Both were very successful and I should only need reading Continue reading Rejoicing today and forever

Last of a series

My final eye surgery is scheduled for next week. I have been reminded this week of a concept God showed me a long time ago. What I wrote before is still true and His faithfulness is sure: Ps 131:2 Surely Continue reading Last of a series

Another answer comes

God’s answers are sometimes not what we hope for but they are best. My youngest grandchild rests in the peace of Jesus and his loved ones welcomed him last week to eternity. Josiah Gabriel made himself known while he was Continue reading Another answer comes

Remembering Billy Graham

The Reverend Billy Graham died this week. I saw him in person once, and it was a very important day in my life. My grandmother invited my sister and me to go with her and my father’s cousin to see Continue reading Remembering Billy Graham

Looking back, looking forward

We celebrated my mother’s 91st birthday earlier this month. I hadn’t seen her since June 2014 when we had a big party with family and friends during her 90th year. My sisters tried to prepare me but I was shocked Continue reading Looking back, looking forward

Reflections on Mother’s Day

The celebration of Mother’s Day in my life is very different now. When my sons were young, it meant church in the morning followed by lunch, usually with friends. There was a group who lunched together most weeks after service. Continue reading Reflections on Mother’s Day

Song of Life 18

The wedding and feast The sun was shining brightly when Sarabek awoke. She found her family had all preceded her in waking and they greeted her with hugs and blessings on the morning of her wedding. They enjoyed the traditional Continue reading Song of Life 18