His plans are intricate

I experienced the intricacy of God’s planning abilities this weekend. My long-awaited and prayed-for book publishing happened on Amazon this month. The story idea came to me so many years ago that I cannot pinpoint the time. The finished story Continue reading His plans are intricate

Remembering What I’ve Said

I have to listen to my own advice this week. Where I am is so much like being pregnant, especially the first time. I knew then that I was having a baby and I know now that a new life Continue reading Remembering What I’ve Said

Remembering What He’s Done

I realized about two weeks ago that I am entering the finish of a season. It takes nine months to birth a baby and I am nearing that amount of time since my job ended and a season of rest Continue reading Remembering What He’s Done

He is patient with me

My season of rest and healing continues. I am astounded at the depth of healing I need. I have been listening to old praise and worship favorites via streaming radio. I am struck by how I once thought I was Continue reading He is patient with me

Peace in a storm

God proved Himself faithful to His word to me again last week. On Valentine’s Day not long after 5 p.m., multiple gunshots rang out on my street. My experience with target shooting confirmed it was not fireworks and that it Continue reading Peace in a storm

Covenants fulfilled

Today I rejoice in fulfilled covenants, especially in marriages. A wonderful man of God went to be with Jesus this weekend, and his 20-year marriage with the sweet woman he loved ended. But it didn’t just end – their covenant Continue reading Covenants fulfilled

Intertwined lives

God is faithful to remind me that we are intertwined with one another on this earth. I noticed on Facebook this morning that two of my friends know each other, a fact I had not realized before. I also became Continue reading Intertwined lives

An even happier New Year!

This New Year is different. I know in my spirit and soul that 2019 will mean fulfillment of dreams as no year has done for me for a very long time. A season of serious pruning is nearly complete: The Continue reading An even happier New Year!

Decorating with joy

This week I decorated my home for Christmas as much as I do these days. I have a friend who inherited her family home and her family decorations. She is the recipient of new additions regularly and decorates her entire Continue reading Decorating with joy

Holiday choices

The autumn and winter holidays are full of choices for me again this year. My memories of the loss of family members began a long time ago. My great-grandfather died when I was in my late teens. His is the Continue reading Holiday choices