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 →

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 →

New Seasons: “Our Story, Chapter 11”

The Stillness of the first Snow ushers in the Pause, The Pause of Advent, When waiting hovers all around And Mystery calls out to me. And the Ancient Words flutter down through time, words we memorize as children become so familiar that we miss the meaning lose the mystery. And there were shepherds living out … Continue reading New Seasons: “Our Story, Chapter 11” →

Sharing: I Take You, A Beautiful Gift of Marriage Hope

Love is patient, love is kind. 1 Corinthians 13:4a I TAKE YOU: A DREADED PHONE CALL As I held the phone in my hands, I knew that it was time to make another hard call. It had been over a year since I had spoken with my family friend and counselor. She had helped me through … Continue reading Sharing: I Take You, A Beautiful Gift of Marriage Hope →

Sharing: Worry and Concern, Revisited

Have you ever felt worry bubbling over inside your mind? A few years ago, we visited the story of two women, Worry and Concern, and followed a portion of their days. We wondered what might have happened to them over the time that has transpired between then and now. Will you join me as I venture … Continue reading Sharing: Worry and Concern, Revisited →

Living Water: Our Story, Chapter 8

Outside My Window, Illinois 2021 The Soil of His Planting The soil is my heart Lordbut my heart belongs to You ...The seeds of faith were plantedby YouWhen You came to dwellwithin As I watch the garden atmy windowspring up new with lusciousdewy, greenSo too, You watch Your plantingAnd cause Your seeds solusciousRinging, singing, springing … Continue reading Living Water: Our Story, Chapter 8 →

Weakness: Our Story, Chapter 7

Moving day had finally come. After 17 years, we were leaving Wisconsin. And we were leaving, not in strength for a bigger and better home, but in weakness as we had become so aware of our physical ill health. The picture before me only emphasized what I had come to know: I had never been … Continue reading Weakness: Our Story, Chapter 7 →