New home, new contentment

I write to you all, more than 15,000 subscribers, from my new home. Moved but not yet all moved in. But my computer is set up and connected to the internet once more. This apartment in a senior housing location Continue reading New home, new contentment

New Church Home

Our faithful God led me to a new church home. A visiting friend asked a ministry partnership, and the referral has led me to a wonderful representation of the Body of Christ here in Knoxville. Trinity Community Church (www.tccknox.com) actively Continue reading New Church Home

Releasing an independent spirit

God has been speaking to my spirit and soul about a lifelong problem: An inappropriate spirit of independence. My natural personality made its appearance in my life inevitable. The first time I took a personality test, it showed I was Continue reading Releasing an independent spirit

Encouraging Words

My word from God for this year is pathways – pathways to healing, provision, and relationships. Words and stories through others encourage me to walk in faith that the word for this year will be fulfilled. In the spring, a Continue reading Encouraging Words

Walking in Mother’s Lessons

My mother would have been 100 later this year. She was 91 years old when she died. This week, I am pondering the lessons I learned from her while she lived and contemplating those I have learned since her homegoing. Continue reading Walking in Mother’s Lessons

Pathways 2024

My mission this year is seeking God’s pathways. God always graciously gives me a word for the new year. He leads me daily and annually, for which I am so grateful. The word “pathways” is for 2024 and applies in Continue reading Pathways 2024

Thankful at All Times

My health concerns continue, but I am thankful daily that my bloodwork and other markers are improving. In November, my specialist reviewed my labs and made recommendations for supplements to improve my status. They are working! My bloodwork and daily Continue reading Thankful at All Times

Linking Grace and Forgiveness

Grace, the mysterious attribute of God that astonishes us all linking grace and forgiveness. As humans, we are made in His likeness, but the depth and breadth of who He is out of the bounds of our understanding. Especially grace. Continue reading Linking Grace and Forgiveness

Examination versus Judgment

My task this year is to learn how to walk unashamed. Another element of the lesson is to discern the difference between examination and judgment. In the last two months, I have been remembering times when I failed. I realize Continue reading Examination versus Judgment

Unashamed 2023

As always, I asked the Lord in late December for a word indicating what He’d like me to learn this new year, and He responded quickly with “unashamed.” Believers’ minds go to the scriptures about not being ashamed of the Continue reading Unashamed 2023