Listen to the Music

February 13, 2025

Listen to the Music

Years ago, I received a most creative and unique Valentine’s gift. Ten cassette tapes (remember those?) filled with music and marked A-R. The only…

December 13, 2024

Who Do You See?

Who do you see when observing a nativity scene at church, the mall, or a neighbor’s lawn? Do you smile at the sweet baby…

November 22, 2024

Can Grief and Gratitude Co-Exist?

“My brain doesn’t work.” “What?” My husband, Rick, repeated, “My brain doesn’t work.” And so we began the final eight months of his earthly…

December 12, 2023

The Great Expectation

Advent means “arrival” or “the coming.” For the Christian, it is a time of great expectation. We anticipate presents, traditions, family, and fun, all…

November 27, 2023

Fix My Eyes, Lord

“Help, Lord!” My son and I screamed at the same time as we encountered a severe dust storm within a few minutes of entering…

October 6, 2023

Does Anyone Want Grandma’s China?

I have my mother’s and my grandmother’s china. I have grandpa’s military medals, as well. Four generations of family mementos and history are in…

August 25, 2023

How’s Your People Pension?

What does your pension look like? Do you have enough for the rest of your life? Are you sure you are making the best…

July 27, 2023

Is It Possible to Do God’s Will But In the Wrong Way?

I had such great intentions. How could I execute them so poorly? It all started when a woman came to me after church and…

June 22, 2023

Hanging On While Letting Go

Often, I visualize myself as a child on the monkey bars. As I swing forward from one bar to the next, I must let…

May 11, 2023

Are You Living Life Well?

Are you living life well? It’s an important question. Recently Lucinda, a friend of mine, received the devastating news that cancer had taken over…

Personal Parables

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