Because of Grace we Press On
Nobody wants to talk about it, but the truth is, if you were once born, you will someday die. It’s how life works. Conversations about death occur only when when it’s fierce and imminent. That’s why I bought this book and why I am recommending it to you. Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage has written this primer, … Read more
A few days ago, I heard a song I hadn’t heard since Bush was President. I was soon smiling on the outside and skipping on the inside. “Happy” A few minutes later, another song reminded me, “Don’t worry. Be happy.” Is there a message here? I didn’t get the worry gene and, believe me, I … Read more
For the soul who loves Jesus, their last breath on earth is their first breath of celestial air in heaven.
Here we are near the end of this year, inching closer to the start of 2023. Don’t we all have traditions or routines that help us put last year in our rearview mirrors and bravely step into the new one? Many of my friends and I have a practice where we choose a scripture verse … Read more
Sometimes I struggle. Does that ever happen to you? Struggle? If we held up our lists of struggles side-by-side they probably wouldn’t match, but we would all have something on our lists. I have a lifelong infatuation with the word ‘why’; not so much the academic, ‘Why does that formula work when this one doesn’t?’ … Read more
Have you ever glanced at something, and in a flash had a creeping feeling of dread? How can a split second of visual make such a powerful connection with your brain that, in a snap, moods are altered? This morning, I bounced down the stairs to my office – not in a falling down the … Read more
‘When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.’ This is what friends do.
Don’t give up! Have you ever listened to someone’s story and heard these words, “Fine for you to say, but you don’t know what I’m going through here.” When we listen at heart level, we become aware of problems people are going through and they are traveling the path right beside you. We can relate … Read more
Do you ever worry? This morning, I told a friend, “I’m feeling anxious and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s worry for some reason. I’m not sure.” I recognize the signs because I’ve been here before. Maybe you have too. I know what happens when worry is allowed to fester. So, in case you ‘re … Read more
Yesterday I noticed a commercial on TV for a new movie. My breath caught when I heard the title, This Is Where I Leave You. How often over the past few weeks have I thought about the void of an empty room, the hollow feeling a trailing wave, the finality of a closed door. Have … Read more