New Year, Renewed Hope

Isaiah 43:18-19 “Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even Continue reading New Year, Renewed Hope

New Book Available

My new book is available at Amazon. “The Cleft For Life” is published in Kindle and paperback form and includes my study of the Bible regarding clefts as well as lessons learned while meeting God in my Cleft For Life.  Continue reading New Book Available

Choosing Thankfulness

I choose thankfulness daily. This year, my Thanksgiving will not be what I expected. The holiday scenario I had in mind failed to launch. But I have learned to ride the wave that God creates for my life instead of Continue reading Choosing Thankfulness

Do I Like Myself?

Something amazing is happening for me. In my quiet time last week, I found myself telling God that I love being me. I was surprised to hear it coming out of my mouth. I am my own worst critic – Continue reading Do I Like Myself?

Warfare on the Horizon

The stirring began in September that warfare is on the horizon. A military based TV show came to my notice. Its authenticity is well documented. I have been learning from it ever since. Teamwork and pushing through until a mission Continue reading Warfare on the Horizon

Still in the Waiting Room

Timing is everything, some say. The waiting room is my current figurative location, waiting for my name to be called. Apparently, it is how God is working in me patience and the ability to wait with a good attitude. He Continue reading Still in the Waiting Room

Independent to a Fault

In the United States, we talk about raising our children to be independent of their parents and to stand on their own. It seems a noble goal – for adults to take care of themselves and their families without the Continue reading Independent to a Fault

Expert Weaver at Work

My maternal grandmother executed exquisite hand crafts of many kinds. She knitted, crocheted, tatted, made rag and braided rugs, and sewed beautiful garments and quilts. Her skills were extraordinary even for a time when women created many of the needs Continue reading Expert Weaver at Work

Resurrecting Hard Won Skills

My skills in editing and layout are going to be resurrected. I once served an editor at a 6-day a week newspaper. My last position there was wire editor including page one and the editorial page. I’m no longer seeking Continue reading Resurrecting Hard Won Skills

Fiddly Bits

I don’t do fiddly bits well. Fiddly is an old British term that means complicated or detailed and awkward to do or use. My delight in pre-World War II literature yields words in my vocabulary not much in use these Continue reading Fiddly Bits