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

Continue reading

The news of a friend’s death hit me like a sledgehammer blow. Last Monday she slipped and fell, and she was critical, then a day later, she was gone! It made me sad and angry all in the same moment.… Continue reading

Americans are losing the ability to deal with hardship; many of us simply do not know how to deal with life’s realities! We (yes, I include myself!) too often confuse what is inconvenient with what is truly hardship. We grow… Continue reading

Abba, my heart reaches out to You for renewed hope and strength today.Jesus, it is one of those days when sorrows hang like a dark cloud.May Your Spirit speak peace, hold us near, and remind us of tomorrow’s sunshine. Lord,… Continue reading

Social Media – Facebook, Instagram, TikTok – some hate it, some love it, a few are casual users. I confess to signing into my accounts on a daily basis. I enjoy seeing pictures of friends and family, reading about where… Continue reading