In the ancient book of Job, the Bible’s story of one man’s terrible trials, there is this pithy observation – “People are born for trouble as predictably as sparks fly upward from a fire.” (Job 5:7, NLT)  Simply said, loss… Continue reading

The woman looked weary.  “Tired?” I asked. Her reply was interesting.  “I just don’t feel very ‘Christmasy.’  Millions can identify with that feeling as we close out 2020 and come to the holiday.  We are weary of the Covid mess,… Continue reading

Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear that word? I think of a home where guests are welcomed, where there is a warmth that makes them feel ‘at home.’  Over the years my experience of ‘hospitality’ has varied.… Continue reading

In the 4th week of Advent, we meditate on Love.  Love is “a many-splendored thing,” isn’t it?  Love intoxicates us. A dinner with love is a feast. A song shared in love makes our heart beat faster. A beautiful vista… Continue reading

As we begin this ordinary day most likely we are focused on just ‘getting things done,’  going to work, earning a living, tending to the needs of our body, communicating with others. And underneath it all, every now and then,… Continue reading

(Today’s reflections are some thoughts that I share just about every Christmas season. May God teach us to be like Him, giving because we love.) Gifting. It’s a major part of our holiday season, isn’t it?  Have you finished your… Continue reading

In our Advent journey brings us to “Joy.”  Are you experiencing JOY?  It is a choice we make based on the promise and Person of Jesus.  As yesterday closed, I reflected over a day of mixed emotions – some positive,… Continue reading

Christmas!  Right after Thanksgiving, my home was decorated for the holiday. My Alexa devices spill the sounds of the Season throughout my house. Yes, it’s Christmas and in spite of my age, I’m loving it!  The story is well known… Continue reading

Fear is as old as humanity. If I asked you today, “Of what are you afraid?” the answers would be many and varied;  aging, poverty, sickness, war, disease, and death – to name of the more common. All of us… Continue reading

Many years ago, when I still had little ones at home, the best time of each day was when evening came.  We shared dinner at 5 then we watched ABC News (Peter Jennings was like a family friend) together at… Continue reading