New life for spring

I always sense newness of life at this time of year. The spring growth probably inspires me but it’s more than that just now. Illness and unrelated surgery have changed how I live life; I take better care of myself Continue reading New life for spring

His timing is perfect

Once again, God’s timing for events in my life proves to be perfect. My cataract surgery is scheduled for this week. Testing and examination of my eye show that it has healed from the nodule removal even better than anticipated. Continue reading His timing is perfect

Abandon why and when

I will change what I ask God. This weekend Joyce Meyer was at my church. She spoke three different messages, all connected, at three services and I watched them all online. I realized as I listened that two words need Continue reading Abandon why and when

Encouraging progress by His grace

Facing a new diagnosis of a chronic illness is not pleasant. I have decided that learning from each challenge in my life is the only way to stop repeating errors and to follow God’s plan. To recap, a flu-like illness Continue reading Encouraging progress by His grace

New healing

I’m asking God for a new level of healing. I realize that my sensitive gut is more sensitive than I thought and I’m asking God to heal me completely, not just partially. I talked last time about my cataract surgery Continue reading New healing

Trusting His faithfulness

Ronald Reagan said “Trust but verify.” He said it about enemies, but I’ve done it with God all my life. Now I’m learning to trust without verification. I see a pattern in events in the last year. God is transforming Continue reading Trusting His faithfulness

On the road again

I wrote the following some time ago: “I’m back on the road to writing again. My visit with the gastroenterologist proved helpful and she prescribed a specialized medication. I believe that I have favor with my insurance company and it Continue reading On the road again

Nice and peace

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