Our dear friend is expecting a baby this week. We’ve been talking about the joy ahead- meeting Baby. It makes me think of Mary anticipating the arrival of Jesus. And it reminds me of our waiting as Christians for our Lord to come back. This is the beautiful season of Advent- commemorating our Lord’s first…
Category: Inspiration
Favorite Fall Images
Happy Thanksgiving! I know you don’t have time to read, so here are a few of my favorite Fall images before we enter the Christmas season. Each verse reminds us of what we have to be thankful for that lasts our whole lifetime and beyond! From the Lutheran prayer book: “Oh, give thanks to…
Grumbling or Grateful?
Yesterday, dear Husband (and his chauffeur- me) spent several hours in a large medical facility’s clinic. It was an opportunity to observe humans! The staff was so kind, pleasant, patient, and thorough. Most of the patients were on their good behavior, probably in part because of the kind treatment they were receiving. A few complained…
Sacrifice
A relative just texted me photos of falling snow outside her office window in Massechusetts, where she lives. Living in the moderate climate of the Pacific Northwest, I was shocked to think it was snowing already there. I have it so easy! This all made me think of the Puritans whose first arrival in the…
Kindness and Favor
It had been a happy event with about 50 ladies, both old friends and new. Soul-satisfying conversations had encouraged me with the solid faith of ladies I’d never met before. There was laughter, thoughtfulness, great food, and love. But now the clean-up. My stinking ailments were all screaming at me. I needed to stop and…
Power
Disclaimer: If you don’t have any weaknesses, bad attitudes, or limitations, you’re excused from reading this blog. On the other hand, if you’re human, there is truth here to make your life better! Maybe you’re exhausted, or disappointed. Maybe your health hampers you. Maybe you’re easily distracted and lose focus before the job is done. …