Have you heard the New Year buzz? "What's your word to focus on?" It's like the replacement for resolutions. Instead of making a bunch of specific goals you simply pick a word or phrase that you want to focus on developing in your life over the next year. I’ve been doing this for many years… Continue reading What’s Your Word for 2018
Tag: Peace
Jonah in Uganda
I have to admit, when I first heard about the opportunity to go to Uganda I didn't have a real "ah ha" moment of knowing why I was to go. I had a peace in my heart when we prayed about it, but I continued to ask the Lord "why are you sending me to… Continue reading Jonah in Uganda
Symbolism of a Blue Jay: Faithful Neighbor and Warrior
I love bird watching! From eagles that soar with their expansive wing span to robins that scour the ground for worms alerting us that spring is near! Birds are fascinating to me. They seem to flutter so effortlessly from branch to branch as they sing the most marvelous songs. They go about their day without a… Continue reading Symbolism of a Blue Jay: Faithful Neighbor and Warrior
New Year Journey Vlog #1
Happy New Year! Hope this journey vlog encourages you to think back and then think forward as we move through 2017! (not too bad for my first vlog using my phone....next time I'll try using the video camera!) https://youtu.be/C6YuwuhA5vs
Major Surgery Performed by the Great Physician
Have you ever had major surgery and remember going under anesthesia? You’re lying on an operating table covered by a white sheet, in a cold room, a large overhead light glaring down on you, sterile tools and devices surrounding you. The medical team is hustling around plugging in tubes and machines are beeping while the… Continue reading Major Surgery Performed by the Great Physician
Does It Really Matter Anyway?
With my heart pounding, I held the phone receiver to my ear rehearsing what I might say. Finally a woman's quiet voice answered. "Hello Mrs. M.? This is Tina, Ronna's friend from second grade. "I want to thank you for caring enough to invest in my life when I was 8 years old." Forty-six years ago… Continue reading Does It Really Matter Anyway?
Hijacked Emotions and Thoughts
Hey Mom! Is this a good time to talk?” That’s what I heard last week when I answered my phone. Sure, I always love when one of our kids calls to talk! “I know you’re just trying to help but sometimes it feels like you’re trying to take over.” Uh oh! Maybe I don’t have… Continue reading Hijacked Emotions and Thoughts
Follow Me?
I am blown away, by how many are now following my blog? What? Are you kidding me, people actually want to read what I write? Well, this makes it official, I'm a blogger! I better get a new pair of shoes for this adventure! Blogger, Jogger, get it? Ok, I better stick to blogging. For precept… Continue reading Follow Me?