I read something in my quiet time that was a balm to my heart. As I came to the end of my New Testament reading, I came to John 8:26, which reads in part, “… He… is reliable….” Wow. I don’t know about you but I needed the reminder this morning. He. Is. Reliable. This God who created the Universe is reliable. This God who parted the Red Sea and led the children of Israel out of … [Read more...]
Of Healing and Stained Glass
I have thought much of late about God’s healing power. I am convicted deeply of His power to heal, His desire to heal, and His willingness to heal. We certainly are right to ASK Him to heal. We have experienced miraculous healing in our family. When our younger son was 3 months old, I noticed he did not startle when there were loud noises. I watched him quietly for 3 days over Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
Arks and Altars
I started my annual Read through the Bible on the 1st as I do every year. Sometimes the old stories are so familiar that I completely miss actually “seeing” them. Such was not the case when I read the story of Noah this time. Yes, Noah, a.k.a. Russell Crowe. The one of whom a movie was made in 2014 (which I did not see.) You would think he would be a household name in any home in America. Here … [Read more...]
Rockwell and Reality
I don’t know about you but I often get caught up in the “wish it was” moments of the Holidays. I so long for that Norman Rockwell picture of the holidays. All of the family together as one big happy family. Sharing gifts. Sharing a beautiful meal. Sharing laughter and memories. Our home isn’t that Norman Rockwell picture. We are broken by hidden disability and it affects that picture. … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From Marathon Training
You remember that I said I ran a marathon after going through cancer treatment? I had always wanted to do so but had not pursued it because I am "not athletic." Well, after going through treatment 8 years ago I decided to pursue it, even if I failed. To fail in pursuit of a dream was o.k. with me. To fail to pursue it, however, was not. I realized during training there were so many life lessons … [Read more...]
Pondering Robin Williams’ death
These recent weeks have left me ponderous of many things. I learned of the death of Robin Williams that Monday with the rest of the world. I groaned. I groaned, not because I knew him personally. Such was not my privilege. No, I groaned for his family in the unimaginable horror they must be experiencing. I groaned for those I love who have lost a family member in a similar way, knowing they … [Read more...]