Writing Gratitude’s
Earlier this year, I decided to try something new and write at least three gratitude’s a day. Many days I had even more. As a melancholy personality, I realized how much this lifted my spirits,…
Being Silent
In Bible Study, we have been discussing forms of worship. We discussed many various forms such as laughter, tears, music and the spoken word. However, no matter how much I prayed and asked the Lord…
As Iron Sharpens Iron
Recently, a friend of mine passed away. I’ve missed her deeply and thought of all the things she has taught me such as how to laugh and grow old gracefully. However, our relationship was not…
Devoted to One Another in Love
At the end of this week’s hymn story, I have Decided to Follow Jesus, I mentioned the Jerry Jenkin’s book and movie, Though No Go with Me. This was a book which resonated with me,…
A Childlike Heart
I have a dear friend whose son has down syndrome. Although he is a grown man, he has the heart and mind of a child, which endears him to all who melt him. He also…
Walking in the Wilderness
One of the teenagers I mentored, stopped in for a visit. I listened, softly offering a word of wisdom here and there. “But, you don’t understand—” She would stare at me. I felt the emotional…
Take Heart, the Lord Is With Us
We recently gained a new administrator at work. Many of the staff was already familiar with this person, but I was not. I’ll admit to being anxious and unsure what to expect. This even led…
Shelter in the Storm
When Hurricane Florence came through, we took in evacuees from a sister facility along the coast. This was an adjustment for all of us. After all, we had an additional forty residents and all their…
When God Pushes Us Out of Our Comfort Zone
On more than one occasion I have asked the Lord to work and then questioned, doubted and debated when He took his time. Sometimes we want the Lord to move and other times He…