“A Cat Called Room 8” and the Young Ones

Last month I shared a portion of an old post, along with some new thoughts that were stirred. Well, just this last week another old post was stirred in my memories. I've copied a portion of it here today, along with some new thoughts that came like a treasure for my 65th Birthday this week. … Continue reading “A Cat Called Room 8” and the Young Ones

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

Breaking the Mask: Our Story, Chapter 9

Chapter 9. 1999 - 2004 If you have missed any of the previous chapters in the book, Our Story, A Ministry of Abiding,  click here to catch up. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be … Continue reading Breaking the Mask: Our Story, Chapter 9

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

Sharing: Christ’s Intercession Within Us

The words of the prayer have echoed through my heart for decades now, lifted to Heaven by my Mother. Her prayer was based upon some of the same Scriptures that my dear friend, Anna Smit has offered through her study of the life of Simon Peter. When Anna asked me several weeks ago if I … Continue reading Sharing: Christ’s Intercession Within Us

The Song of the Father

      Over 20 years ago I had a dream that is still crystal clear in my mind today. In the dream, I was carrying a baby, and walking through a church parking lot. Standing under the awning at the Church's entrance was an older man who was singing this song:   I will … Continue reading The Song of the Father

Forgiveness: The Return of the Elder Son

Have you asked the Lord for a friend who could come alongside you as you pray for loved ones?  Have you felt the alone-ness that comes when your church body has grown weary of hearing you request prayer for your wandering ones again? I have felt those cries when my children were walking through deep … Continue reading Forgiveness: The Return of the Elder Son

All For Love

    The day started out slowly, like most of my days, but I felt Jesus with me. As He had been speaking more words about surrender, I felt that I was listening this time and preparing for what He would take me through. This waiting time to find a medication that would bring the … Continue reading All For Love