But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. Exodus 20:6 This past Thursday was the 8th anniversary of my mom’s death. With my dad’s recent passing the end of January, … Continue reading →
Have you ever had one of those times in your life when you know that God is trying to get something through your thick skull? Out of the blue, a random topic keeps springing up? Well, I have. Last week I … Continue reading →
He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord. Psalm 113:9 When I was a little girl, I loved playing with dolls. Of course, they were all girls because it would have … Continue reading →
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25 “Frailty, thy name is woman.” That was William Shakespeare’s description of women. Napoleon Bonaparte claimed, “Women are nothing but machines for producing children.” … Continue reading →
Whatever is lovely … think about these things. Philippians 4:8 I know you will find this shocking … but I am not always lovely. That is right. If you don’t believe me, just ask my sons. It is hard to … Continue reading →
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18 This place is strangely familiar. I hate it with a passion. I do not want to be here. Grief is an ocean of collosal waves. And just … Continue reading →
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 Last Wednesday, the hospice nurse came into my dad’s room around lunchtime. She told us … Continue reading →
“Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 I walked into the room and stood quietly as I watched the nurse trying to feed him his pureed supper. He was not … Continue reading →
The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. Psalm 121:8 I had just one hour before I needed to meet my son at home. I parked my car crooked in the space next … Continue reading →
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 I have a confession to make. … Continue reading →
