Through His Strength, For His Glory
Sitting limp in the chair, staring out the window, aimlessely seeking peace, a flash of blue flew past. My heart jumped into my throat and my breath caught in the mix. A desperate, pleading prayer of just the word, “please” was uttered from the depths of my pain. I needed it to be a blue jay, so much so that… Read More
Three and half months ago I received devastating news. On her way home from college, a beloved young woman from our community was in a horrific accident. At first, the danger to her life was extreme. Even when she became semi stable, there was a huge possibility of permanent damage to her body that would keep her from being the… Read More
John Prine was correct, “It is a big old goofy world.” As I reflect on the last two, my thoughts are dominated by experiences with the people of this big old goofy world. Yesterday two women celebrated birthdays. These women have been positive models and steadfast, wise, kind, encouraging friends to me. All I can think is how deeply grateful… Read More
Sometimes I feel like a dirty, stinking liar. When I sing, “It Is Well With My Soul”, and my heart is hurting so badly I think it might burst, I think to myself, “why am I even singing?” Today while listening to music and just trying to worship God and relieve some burdens, I heard myself singing and had that… Read More
Nothing I do is ever good enough. Ever. At least as far as I am concerned. No one has ever said to me, “That entry is so ugly.” Yet, almost every time I complete a Bible journaling page I hate it. I pick it apart easily and quickly. Often, I then spend hours trying to figure out how I can… Read More