Abba, I stand quietly to ponder Your goodness, praying this day for renewed faith to trust You when so many situations around me seem to be chaotic, even meaningless. Let me find renewed assurance that You will guide me to… Continue reading

Abba, I stand at the edge of a new day, and I know my need for the Spirit’s guidance and wisdom so that I will live the best life no matter what comes my way. I pray the promise from… Continue reading

Yesterday a friend showed me a vacation picture of a couple in Paris with iconic Eiffel Tower in the background. “Nice,” I said admiring the scene. She laughed and said – “It’s not real! It’s AI.”   AI (artificial intelligence)… Continue reading

A man named David Berkowitz terrorized New York City 50 years ago, killing six people in a murderous rampage that lasted a year before he was arrested. This week the man nicknamed “Son of Sam” outraged many with a proclamation… Continue reading

Abba, I awaken this day with the noise of life clamoring in my thoughts, so I ask You to speak over me the words that calmed the winds of Galilee– “peace, be still!”  Grace me with faith to let go… Continue reading

Sometimes this old man sheds real tears while watching the news. I hurt for refugees living with nothing and little hope. I ache for women treated like possessions. I truly feel for the person who makes an awful mistake in… Continue reading

In a time that offers us all kinds of ‘social’ connections, Americans report an epidemic of loneliness. About 1 in 5 of those under the age of 50 report that they feel isolated, alone, a majority of the time. An… Continue reading

Abba, I sing my praise to You –“when morning gilds the sky,my heart awakening cries,‘may Jesus Christ be praised!’” As life bursts all around in the Spring, I am joyful in the beauty and thankful for a new season. In… Continue reading

Who among us has not had moments when we feel inadequate, simply not up to the task? Am I up to the challenge of this new job?Am I ready to help my child into the new season of life just ahead?Can… Continue reading

(20 years ago I wrote this about my Mom.She was an amazing lady who went on ‘home’ in 2011. Enjoy my memories.) I’m writing this while watching my Mom sleep in a hospital bed. Occasionally she sort of rouses to… Continue reading