To What are you Clinging?

While cleaning out a long-neglected drawer, I was rewarded to find a blog my deceased husband wrote several years ago. I share it with you here. “I was pleased this summer to have an abundant crop of raspberries. However, I … Continued

Your Labor is not in Vain

Labor Day, when “no one expects to work,” * is nearly here. Yet, some do have to work that day. For example, I think of nurses in a nursing home, (since I used to be one.) Other jobs, also, require … Continued

He Who Transforms Hearts

Who is Jesus Christ to you?           To many he is just a man who lived more than 2000 years ago, who did and said many good things, then unfortunately was killed on a Roman Cross. … Continued

What Does Jesus’ Resurrection Prove?

     In the movie, “The Case for Christ,” and also in the book written by Lee Strobel, Mr. Strobel (formerly an atheist) is trying to prove the resurrection didn’t happen. He consults an expert Doctor about the ‘swoon theory’ … Continued

Who is Christ?

I like making lists. I feel so organized when I can list things that belong together or have a strong connection with each other and with me. I also admire others who can do this. In my research this week, … Continued

I Am the Bread of Life

Bread lines during America’s Great Depression (in the 1930s) often reached all the way around a city block. Men would stand in line even in freezing weather for up to eight hours to receive a bowl of soup and a … Continued

I AM the Good Shepherd

Jesus’ “I AM” statements continue to bring comfort. He said: . “Before Abraham was, I am,” (John 8:58). (i.e. He is eternal.)   “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it,” (John 1:5.)   “I … Continued

Evening Contemplations

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

Inadequacy to Glory

. In my valley, vision is limited. High walls rise on either side. Mountains impassable, immovable, are barriers to vistas of inspiration for which I yearn. I long to ‘Write His Answers,’ but don’t even comprehend the questions. I cry … Continued

A Glorious Morning is Coming

       A few days after my grandson was killed, I read a chapter in God Gave the Song* by Gloria Gaither which comforted me. She used a song written by herself and her husband to precede each chapter. The … Continued