Appointments

Click, click, click,  click.  Today was a beautiful morning and my car windows were down as I drove into the little town five miles from our house.  Uh, oh, I shouldn’t be hearing a click with each rotation of the tires.  Better pull over and see what’s going on.  There were plenty of parking spots…

Is God Happy with Me?

What does God think of me?  Recently I had the privilege of getting some personalized soul care.  The wise woman who had been mentoring me over the past 5 months had suggested that another woman join us for a time of guided prayer as we wrapped up our study together.  During this time, I was…

Party!

Does it seem irreverent to say that God loves a good party?  Husband and I are feeling so blessed the last two weeks.  We’ve enjoyed a granddaughter’s birthday party, another granddaughter’s high school musical, a granddaughter’s school Mother’s Day tea, and a good Mother’s Day which included visiting with family, happy talking, eating, and laughing. …

He Refreshes My Soul

Ever have a day when you just didn’t want to think too deeply?  No wrestling with heart issues.  No soul searching.  No dealing with heavy responsibilities.  Just do the easy stuff.  Coast along just this one day without concerning yourself with the battle.  Do the mundane or the urgent, but don’t attempt the spiritual heavy lifting. …

Shepherd, Lamb, and Lion

Summer, 1955.  A single mom struggles to make a life for herself and her pre-schooler after leaving her unfaithful husband.  A shirttail relative takes her in until she can figure out what to do.  She decides to swallow her pride and go home to her recently widowed mother in another city.  She holds her head…

Path of Life

Late December, 1975.  It’s 2:00 am and Husband and I are awakened by the telephone.  No one wants to get a middle-of-the-night call.  My heart was pounding.  Husband answered in a state between grogginess and trepidation. “Hello?” To our great relief, the voice was cheerful.  It was Husband’s close friend since childhood calling from the…