Why Are You Downcast, Oh My Soul?

I heard the blood curdling scream, I was sure of it! And it was coming from my mouth, I was sure of that too! Something had happened to my heart, and I sat straight up, screaming for help! Except that I wasn't. As I awoke from the anesthesia after having my heart shocked at the … Continue reading Why Are You Downcast, Oh My Soul? →

Sharing: Fear of the Flare

The beginning of the fear A shiver of fear ran down my spine as I heard the diagnosis from my rheumatologist a decade ago: “There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, only management.” Then he gave his prescription for the usual course of treatment, along with an extra medicine (prednisone) to be used for a … Continue reading Sharing: Fear of the Flare →

Mystery: A New Word for a New Year

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 I have missed being here with you all, so I am very grateful whenever the Lord opens a time to be able to share! This past fall I spent an … Continue reading Mystery: A New Word for a New Year →