Last Friday, I was in the middle of dinner when I realized, “I have a fever!” Like any good American, I immediately googled Covid symptoms. I had:Fever. Dry cough.Fatigue.Chills.Sore throat.Headache.Purple toes.(There are other symptoms I didn’t have, but nobody gets all of them, right? That wouldn’t be fair.) And I’d already hugged Jenna today! What…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Dissatisfied?
(From my journal dated 8 7 2002) Missy tried to get over the fence again yesterday. Frustrated, I complained, “Lord, why does she have to do this? Why can’t she be happy with all she has?” He answered, “Why can’t you?” It’s true. “The lines have fallen to me in a pleasant place.” (Psalm 16:6a…
Just Stop
“Stop. Just stop. Stop the unhealthy lifestyle. Stop trying to be what you are not, what you were never intended to be.” These words are from my journal, dated 12/2/94. I was coming out of that first bout of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and looking eagerly toward resuming my “regularly scheduled life.” I was ready to…
A Prayer of Hope
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Eternal, “plans for peace, not evil, to give you a future and hope—never forget that. Jeremiah 29:11 The Voice
Listening for Hope
“Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never stops – at all – And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –And sore must be the storm –That could abash the little BirdThat kept so many warm – I’ve heard it in…
Hope
No pit is so deep that He is not deeper still; with Jesus even in our darkest moments, the best remains and the very best is yet to be. Corrie ten Boom Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me; teach me; for you…
Someone You Should Know:
Corrie ten Boom A couple of weeks ago, I highlighted Anne Frank. Her words, written as she lived during a horrendous time, shine for the reader. Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who, along with her father and sister, hid Jews from the Nazis. Like Anne Frank, she was sent to a concentration…
Bloom . . .
The empty hook on my wall was beginning to irritate me. So I went to the dollar store (I love the dollar store!) and looked through the pictures. After several minutes, I came upon one that said, “Bloom Where You are Planted.” It was a pretty green and pink on a cream background and would…
For Goodness Sake
Your goodness brings forth fruit for all to enjoy.Your compassion brings the earth’s harvest, feeding the hungry.You cause the grass to grow for livestock,along with the fruit, grains, and vegetables to feed mankind.You provide sweet wine to gladden hearts.You give us daily bread to sustain life,giving us glowing health for our bodies.Psalm 104:13b-15 The Passion Translation…
An Aha Moment
I was trying to read in a dim room, when Jenna turned on the light. “Wow! That makes a world of difference!” I exclaimed. “That’s what God said,” replied my daughter.