I don’t know what I could say that could make a difference in the overall state of this nation, in the hearts of those who hate, in this world where evil fights so hard against life and light.
Month: May 2020
Social Media Matters
“...in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others…” Philippians 2:3-4 “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 “And the Lord's servant must not be… Continue reading Social Media Matters
More Than This Mess
Things seem an awful mess right now, everywhere and for everyone. I have some experience with mess, so I thought I'd share. I like things neat and tidy. My brain works better when there’s a place for everything and everything’s in its place. And I used to be able to keep things that way -- well, except for the junk drawer(s) and the mail pile. But technically those particular things weren’t meant to be neat and tidy, right? So they didn’t bother me. But then...life happened. Lots of good, some difficult...just, you know, life. And things got messy.
When We Can’t See the Forest for the Trees
What is it that keeps us from seeing other perspectives? We are generally caring people, thoughtful friends. Do we demand everyone we care about agree with everything we think or do? Do we stop caring about those who disagree with us? Should we all always agree? There is ultimate Truth, of course, which applies to… Continue reading When We Can’t See the Forest for the Trees
Even If
Even if. I woke up with that phrase on my mind last week, and it's been echoing ever since. Daniel 3. The fiery furnace, and the three young men who said, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it...But even if He does not..."… Continue reading Even If
It Is Well With My Soul
"It Is Well With My Soul" is one of my favorite hymns, my go-to when things are hard. I sang it while my husband was in surgery, I sing it when I'm disappointed or afraid. It's not just a song, it's a prayer. A reminder that there’s more to the moment than what I can… Continue reading It Is Well With My Soul
More Than This Mess 