Have you ever attempted to accomplish God’s plans through your own efforts and failed miserably? I’m sure Hagar would be able to relate to that type of scenario. Hagar’s story can be read with contempt when all we see is Hagar’s striving to fulfill God’s promise. When we read how Read more
The forms had been set, the cement had been poured and the mixture had begun to harden. After first being poured, the mixture was still pliable. Air pockets are flattened, corners leveled and accidental footprints removed. The smoothing and shaping were finished. Furthermore, the cement was hardening. Yet before it Read more
As I slowly come to consciousness, pain radiates through my head. My eyes open to the dim light peeking through the slatted blinds. I close my eyes with a moan. The pain of the migraine blots out everything and turns my world upside down. My plans for the day are Read more
Clean counters and organized cupboards help to clear my mental clutter. Yesterday, as I cleaned out my cupboards, threw away outdated food and organized my spices I wondered at how quickly this space became chaotic. Then I remembered the evenings of fixing meals in a hurry. More often than not, Read more
It was months ago that I spaded the ground and slipped the dead-looking tubers into the dark hole. I can still remember my husband’s comment as I planted numerous bulbs. ‘’You’re rather optimistic.” And yes, I was. I expected future tomorrows to be filled with golden sunshine because of my Read more
My stomach twisted as I settled on the seat. The ski lift began its ascent to the top and my heart dropped. I focused on the snow covered trees and the sky ahead. Anything to keep my eyes from the ground below. Heights have long been a source of fear Read more
It’s fascinating to watch a loaded barge maneuver its way through the snaking bends of the Ohio River. Recently I watched as a barge rounded a bend in the river, but instead of guiding the vessel to the left to clear the river’s edge it became beached along the shoreline. Read more
New vistas to observe, a fresh outlook to grasp and another chapter to live. Our mind whirls with the possibilities and opportunities as we move into the new year. We’ve put the old behind us and stepped into the new. We want this year to be better than the last. Read more
Have you ever thought about what you think about? Is your mind screaming for peace? Moreover, is your mind a hot spot in a crisis zone just barely making it through the confusion and chaos you face? Is there a connection between your thoughts and actions? In the last 30 Read more
It is in the daily occurrences and choices of life that we bring joy or grief to God’s heart. There is a need for a continuous cultivation of the holy life. Moreover, there should always be room for correction from God in our lives. Do we recognize the authority of Read more