Reflections

I began the year, 2024, attending the funeral of my sister-in-law’s mother. Oddly enough, I began this year attending the funeral…

Accelerated Life

Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. // Dallas Willard

Goodbye January!

Here we are at the end of January 2024, and I am amazed at how quickly this month has passed. Will the year pass as quickly as these thirty-one days have or even faster? I used to hear that the older you get the faster time moves. Here I am, older, and time is definitely moving very quickly.

Christmas 2023

As you approach Christmas Day, take time to read Mary’s Song. I pray your heart will be challenged by her words of praise, acknowledgement, proclamation, recognition, pronouncement, and adoration for the One who came as a baby and died as your Savior! Praying you have a blessed Christmas and New Year!

Waiting Expectantly

WAITING EXPECTANTLYIt was a beautiful room with a large window overlooking the green lawn and woods in the distance. The glass door that opened directly onto the patio provided additional light, making the room very bright. This was my second time to visit this room,...

Love Him, Love Him
Love Him, Love Him

It was a bitter cold day, and we were huddled together in an attempt to stay warm. The bagpipes echoed in the distance soothing each soul with a rendition of Amazing Grace. In spite of the icy drizzle falling and the sadness in each of our hearts at the tragic loss of a man we all loved, there was a warmth in our midst. As the graveside service came to an end, a friend with the voice of an angel led us in singing…

Book of Remembrances
Book of Remembrances

Every New Year’s Day I read back through my quiet time journal from the previous year. It takes a while, but what else does one have to do on New Year’s Day? Thanksgiving and Christmas are behind us, and the day is often quiet and still. It is a good time to sit, read, reflect, and remember.