Disclaimer: This short story is an allegory/parable meant to convey a spiritual truth, not to describe a physical object in Heaven. Lately, during times of pain, I picture God’s throne room. At one end of the long room opposite the throne stands huge, ornately carved double gold doors on well oiled hinges that open at…
Visor or Vista?
I was driving along a country road through beautiful forested hills. Although it was lovely, the heaviness of human cares seemed to shadow the scene. “What should I do about …..? How should I …..?” As I headed up a hill, I realized my car visor was blocking part of my view. I flipped it…
Hesed
My father’s repeated, long absences and marital unfaithfulness taught me at a young age that human love is unreliable. Then my mother’s early death taught me that even faithful human love comes to an end. Recently I’ve been reminded that health can also leave at any time. We have all been hurt, disappointed, and scared….
Higher Thinking
Uh,oh. I failed that test miserably and reaped the sour consequences! At a doctor’s appointment recently, I went into the encounter with anger in my heart. This particular doctor has been harsh and pugnacious in the past and I wanted the best care for my sick husband. I went into Mama Bear mode from the…
Basketfuls
Both of us were in complete denial as our daughter drove us to the ER. Of course it was a mistake. He’s been functioning fine. We’ll have another blood workup, they’ll realize they made a mistake, and we’ll be home by evening. But there was no mistake. Last Wednesday dear Husband and our daughter and…