Writing to Hit the Mark
Psalm 77 opens with the writer expressing his fear of abandonment. He dares to ask the questions that most of us have thought, but have been afraid to speak. “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his ... Continue reading
October is Nature's transitional journey from a season of constant activity to that of stillness and quiet. Let's enjoy these final days of October's journey. October’s Blooms are the silvery hairs and laugh lines awarded to this month of ... Continue reading
If John Newton were writing his song “Amazing Grace” today, would he still use the word “Amazing”? It’s unfortunate, but we get so accustomed to a word that its impact is lost. As Newton pondered God’s gift of grace, I believe that the ... Continue reading
I’m musing on a phrase from Pastor Dave’s message on Moses and the burning bush: Moses knew where he was; but he didn’t know who he was. Moses’ uncertainty regarding his identity makes sense. He was born to Israeli parents. Raised in the Egyptian ... Continue reading
I've been on a roller- coaster. No, not at the local amusement park. (That’s a joke appreciated only by those who know the area where I live!) Rather, I’ve found myself on an emotional roller coaster. (Photo Credit) I’ve been praying about my ... Continue reading
Have you ever had one of those "Why today of all days" kind of day? If so, read on, because I had one of those days recently. I was divinely set up. It had not occurred to me that it was the anniversary of my dad's death, until I was driving to ... Continue reading