The Heart of a Servant Leader

THE HEART OF A SERVANT LEADER Once upon a time, a servant leader stepped into my life. Even though I was only five years old and the leader was my first public school teacher, she impacted me so deeply that the years melt away when I think of those days. At a time when teachers were being … Continue reading The Heart of a Servant Leader →

Transforming Hidden Memories

The mind hasCorners and cranniesWhere hidden lieMemoriesThe heart wantsUncoveringFrom carryingThe burdenWhere can they meet?Heart and mindLike oil and waterRefuse to mix.--bg Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 NIV A child sat on … Continue reading Transforming Hidden Memories →

Humiliation or Humility?

Romans 10:11 NIV Have you ever wondered what the difference is between humiliation and humility? Come along today as I share an old post from 2016 and then some current thoughts on those words: ~~~~~~ HUMILIATION and SHAME Those two little words were never part of my picture of disease or illness. In the past, … Continue reading Humiliation or Humility? →

Flawless: His Word holds true

My journaling for Flawless As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him Psalm 18:30 NIV The trial of the new/old medication had sent my heart to quivering. How could it be that God would ask me to reconsider the very first RA medication … Continue reading Flawless: His Word holds true →

Flawless: A New Word

My husband carried the simple hardback book and laid it next to me as if it were a priceless treasure. In a way, it was. This book had lain in our hearts, awaiting completion, for forty-two years. ‭“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the … Continue reading Flawless: A New Word →

Mouse-kins! A world Turned Upside Down

Isaiah 40:28 ESV It was meant to be a season of retirement for him. And I was called to join him there. We had heard the call of the Lord in our lives. Day after day, he huddled away in the basement corner, editing and re-editing the words from a long-ago story held tight to … Continue reading Mouse-kins! A world Turned Upside Down →

Never Alone: Home at Last

Psalm 34:5 NIV God has given such comfort this spring in the midst of both my own and my husband's continued health issues. So even tho I'm still on a blogging hiatus, He asked me to step in for this quick sharing today. I pray for any who need the touch of His hand. May … Continue reading Never Alone: Home at Last →

‘Book review, recommendation: Abiding in Him: A Life Together in Ministry by Bettie and Barry Gilbert

I was so blessed by my dear friend Lisa Howeler's review of our book on her blog. Join me over at her site:

Sharing: “Abiding in Him”

I am so thankful and blessed to share with you my dear friend Cheryl's website Homespun Devotions and the beautiful review of our book she offered this week. Homespun Devotions She is also hosting a giveaway there, so if you are interested in being entered for a chance to win a free copy of our … Continue reading Sharing: “Abiding in Him” →

A Continuing Story: Abiding in Him

Many have asked me if there is a significant meaning in the cover photo of our new book. My answer has been yes, but once again it's a story begging to be told. ☺️ In answer to those who have asked, here today is another gift of God's choosing . . . ~~~~~~ I was … Continue reading A Continuing Story: Abiding in Him →