A few days ago, while at a ladies’ meeting at our church, a dear friend got word that her sister was close to death. The tenderness, concern, and affection given to her were sweet to see. Several ladies prayed aloud for her in her sorrow. Others cried with her, hugged her, and expressed their sympathy….
Tag: love
Victim or Victor?
I can almost hear the evil counsel. Leader: “How can we keep the humans down? Some of them are making better lives for themselves. This must stop!” Minion 1: “I know! Let’s keep telling them that they are powerless to change their outcomes. We can keep them hopeless.” Minion 2: “Right! And make sure that…
Sunshine and Shadow
On Saturday we did something that we always considered frivolous and sometimes secretly judged others for doing. We spent money on a puppy. With one exception every dog we ever owned was either from the animal shelter, was given to us, or was a stray. But something came over us. We recently had our…
Like a Rock
Numb. Do you ever just feel numb? Lately, there has been an abundance of bad news in our family. It seems like every day there is one more bad surprise. Some days I just can’t process it all. I escape into numbness. This is a normal response to pain. We protect ourselves by walling off…
Limiting
I faced the new year with a mix of hope and fear. Hope that I could figure out ways to accomplish my goals. (What are worthy goals, anyway?). And fear that I’m too old, too stuck in old ruts, too lacking in courage and resources to move past the roadblocks. Do you ever wonder why…
Good News!
This Friday is Good Friday, 2018. Most people will go about their daily routine as usual. I’m not knocking that. I want to live every day with Jesus on my mind, not just a few holidays. My heart cries out for him in the everyday of life. Good Friday and next Friday and last…