Author: Pam R

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King Jr. If history has taught us anything, it’s that doing nothing in troubled times is not a viable option. Martin Niemöller (January 14, 1892 – March…

Not surprisingly, our geopolitical situation has worsened this week. It feels like we are being sucked into a war we don’t want and fear we can’t win. The truth is, we are in a war, but it is not the war we see on the evening news. *** We’re not waging war against enemies of…

The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches,And He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].Proverbs 10:22 Amplified Bible *** If one should give me a dish of sand, and tell me there were particles of iron in it, I might look for them with my eyes, and search for them…

The Spirit of God has made me;the breath of the Almighty gives me life.Job 33:4 NIV *** My Nose by Dorothy Aldis It doesn’t breathe;It doesn’t smell;It doesn’t feelSo very well.I am discouragedWith my nose:The only thing itDoes is blows. *** Apparently covid is the gift that keeps giving. Weeks after I thought it was over I…

Wars. Armed conflicts. Shootings. Innocent people detained. There is so much going on in our country and our world that is scary and worrisome. I find myself needing to step back and remember this fundamental truth.  *** The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has sworn this oath:“It will all happen as I have planned.It will be as I…

At dinner the first night of the cruise, there was a chair missing from our table. The staff was expecting someone in a wheelchair. Me. I didn’t anticipate that and had left the chair at the dining room entrance, and walked to the table, something I continued to do throughout the cruise to avoid having…

13 The Lord looks down from heaven    and sees the whole human race.14 From his throne he observes    all who live on the earth.15 He made their hearts,    so he understands everything they do.Psalm 33 NLT *** Since you know God understands, you can boldly go to Him. Max Lucado *** 18 But the Lord watches over those who fear him,    those who rely on his unfailing…

First Thought:I found some pictures of the lifeboat drill that I’d forgotten I’d taken. This first one is of the crew members near me, mustered, ready and waiting. I forgot yesterday that, in addition to warm clothing, passengers were to retrieve the life vests from their cabin and bring them to the muster station. (We…

The ship docked in Mexico on the second day. Amy had signed up to ride horseback, but I had something else in mind. After a room service breakfast, I took a leisurely shower, dressed and headed out with my trusty cane to find a quiet deck chair and enjoy the view. No overdoing it for…

Christ is the one who gives me the strength I need to do whatever I must do.Philippians 4:13 ERV *** Before we even boarded the cruise ship, I requested a wheelchair. It was a clunky thing and apparently had seen hard service, but it did the trick. I could – and did – still walk,…