Still Holding My Hand

  This year is one of learning to believe God wants to hold my hand and lead me. I have lived a life led by the Holy Spirit for many years but the depth of trust and understanding of His Continue reading Still Holding My Hand

Eternal Life – The Best Promise

Changing perspectives requires divine intervention for me. My mind does not easily shift to an eternal view. God took the reins in worship last week; He uses my abandoning myself and seeking His face to show me truth. During a Continue reading Eternal Life – The Best Promise

Major Life Events Show His Faithfulness

Major life events push believers to question if we need to change or should have done something to enhance or prevent them. A friend is processing a serious family event. Our conversation about it sparks reflection on my history with Continue reading Major Life Events Show His Faithfulness

Sappy Seasonal Movies

‘Tis the season for sappy movies. A friend posted that she had tried to watch them and just found them laughable. This godly woman knows what real love is. She and her husband have a highly successful marriage. I suspect Continue reading Sappy Seasonal Movies

Fighting Selfishness in Quarantine

Quarantine seems to produce selfishness and self-centeredness, at least it has in me at times. When you live alone and there is no one else to focus on, the magnitude of your own issues grows in proportion to the needs Continue reading Fighting Selfishness in Quarantine

Got My Back

I thought I was too smart to get caught in this particular trap. But I still needed the Faithful God to have my back. A social media connection seemed to blossom into a potentially real and long-term relationship. I’ve gotten Continue reading Got My Back

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

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 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