Feeding a premature infant is a totally different experience for me. Our daughter’s daughter entered the world five weeks early at five pounds and five ounces. We were amazed at how perfect she was. And …
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Abide
When my soul wakes with the dawn, When the days stretch on and on, I will abide. When my soul is scarred and torn, When my heart is weak and worn, I will abide. In …
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A Light Load
Saturday morning found us moving rocks as we completed a landscaping task. Our four-year-old grandson was our helper. Benjamin worked diligently. He moved bricks. He picked up rocks. He talked nonstop, and his presence lightened …
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Home
The day had been long, but it was almost over. I stood clearing my desk as the children visited, quietly waiting for the bus calls. Time was dragging. Then, I noticed a small face peering …
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Lily of the Valley
On the mountain I can see far past dark valleys that stretch below filled with their trials and their work for each day On the mountain I can feel chilly winds of morning flowing past …
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Morning Songs
Morning songs rise from cardinals and jays Joining my heart in unending praise. For each blade of grass, Each creature I see, All speak of Your glory, Your great majesty. Mighty oaks tell me of …
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My Crazy Snapdragon
My snapdragons did not grow as I expected them to this year. I planted the plants in late January. They were nice straight plants, and a few were already budding. I expected them to grow …
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13 Lessons from James
Our small group recently completed an extended study in the book of James. Anytime I finish a study that has lasted weeks or months, I like to look back and think about the lessons God …
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God’s Joy
When I ponder God’s joy,I think of settled peace, quiet assurance,hopebubbling up and overrocks of trialand circumstance.I think of gracesoothing the grieving sore heart,relieving the ravages of sinand hurt.I think of mercystretching outto encompass the …
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Relief on Hard Days
Some days are hard. Some days I wonder how long evil will continue, how long dishonest and selfish people will prosper, how long sorrow will rule the day. Some days I feel like God is …
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