I got up, stretched and took some deep breaths. Because I can. I opened the windows to the cool May air and listened to the birds. Because I can. I sat in my favorite chair with a cat purring on my lap. Because I can. I read the e-newspaper. Because I can. I got dressed,…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Tee Shirt Wisdom
These days we are no longer dressing for success, so here are some messages from our new best friends: big, comfortable Tee Shirts: “That’s It! I’m Calling Grandma!” (seen on an 8 year old) “Wrinkled Was Not One of the Things I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up” “Procrastinate Now” “Rehab Is for Quitters”…
The Answer
“WHY?“And as I scream, I lift my tear-stained face,I shake my tight-clenched fist against the sky; “WHY?“This ceaseless, burning rage within my breast,This ever-present grief that will not die; “WHY?“My future grimly dark and full of fear,I beat the gates of heaven with my cry: “WHY?“ ********** The answer comes: but not to tell of…
Resetting
Turns out your mother was right. She told you to “take a shower, get dressed, make your bed, tidy your room and get some fresh air.” She probably called this simply YOUR JOB (“Who am I, your maid?”). Neatnik, an online organizing site, calls it the “Quarantine Reset.” It takes less than one hour to…
Corona-Humor?
Thanks to Cathy, who has a clear idea of what is funny!
Love Notes
The Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you.He will rejoice over you. You will rest in his love; he will sing and be joyful about you.” Zephaniah 3:16-18 New Century Version (NCV) I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long, I will…
The First Prayer
Two days later there was a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine had given out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They are out of wine.”4 “You must not tell me what to do,” Jesus replied….
True Story
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE PETS, THIS IS A TRUE STORY. FOR THOSE THAT DON’T, IT IS A TRUE STORY. The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door. Dear Dogs and Cats:The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my…
Someone You Should Know…
Madeleine L’Engle Madeleine L’Engle Camp (November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007) was an American writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult fiction, including A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels. Her works reflect her Christian faith. ********** “Life is not easy and comfortable, with nothing ever going wrong as long as you buy…
When You Say …
When you say: “It’s impossible,” God says: “With Me, all things are possible” (Luke 18:27) If all things are possible with God, then all things are possible to him who believes in Him. Corrie Ten Boom When you say: “I can’t do it,”God says: “You can do all things through Me.” (Philippians 4:13) God made…