Christian Writer
Our church had a ‘Mission Emphasis Sunday’ in which we were encouraged to partner with World Vision in a program called Chosen. People would sign up to sponsor one or more children, and to send monthly donations. Pictures of the … Continued
Today, I listened to a video interview with Jan Burl, who had survived a stroke. It was fascinating to hear her experiences with that. One thing she mentioned was struggling with depression. Since I had struggled with depression … Continued
“And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” (Isaiah 30:21, NKJV). Recently, I drove to Minneapolis to visit my sister and her husband. I thought I knew the way, but I … Continued
This week, I had the privilege of serving the body of Christ. It was my job to plunge my finger into a goopy mixture of ash and apply a cross to each forehead or hand presented to me and say, … Continued
How many hats can you wear at a time? As a caregiver, I sometimes felt like the Dr. Seuss character: Cat In the Hat. I don’t remember the story well, but remember a character with lots of hats piled high … Continued
As I took a walk today, enjoying the gentle breeze and other signs of summer, this poem I wrote many years ago came to mind. It seems to bring peace. Healing ElementsA soft, gentle breeze caresses my skin,Uplifting my spirits, … Continued
I received another enjoyable Christmas letter from Bonny Peterson. I met Bonny in the late 1980’s when she came to visit my MS patient while I was caring for her. She shared her testimony and became a good friend. I … Continued
“In the Fullness of Time”… (when the time was right)… God acted to redeem humans and make us his children. Since He went to such an extreme to make us his children, surely He will act again in our time … Continued
“Why Lord? Why are you letting this happen?” I look around at news of the Covid-19 pandemic, cancers, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, Iowa’s derecho wind, earthquakes, riots, persecutions around the world, plus other illnesses and tragedies. My heart goes out in … Continued