Author Archives: Donna Coulson
Time, time
The title of a recent sermon at my church was “In the fullness of time”. When the title flashed up on the screen above the pastor’s head as he began, an hourglass appeared as well. The main thrust of the sermon was that Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem wasn’t a result of happenstance or a change … Continue reading
And Shepherds once more
Have you ever wondered why it was shepherds that first got the news of Jesus’ birth? Honestly, until Karl (my husband) made an off-hand observation about it to me recently, I never really questioned it. I just assumed that shepherds were pretty lowly and had no great status in society, and since God wanted to … Continue reading
And there were shepherds…
Of all the players in the Christmas story, the shepherds are my favorite. If I could go back in time and shadow anyone involved that night, I’d hang out with the shepherds. For just that one evening, I wish I’d have been with them. First: the night. Cold, wintery, fresh air makes the … Continue reading
Not if…
In the past I have skimmed over these two verses in 1 Peter 4:12-13: Do not be surprised by the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange is happening to you. But rejoice that you are sharing in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. … Continue reading
Cancel culture?
Being savvy about someone’s feelings and moderating behavior based on anticipating how someone will react can and usually is, in fact, a judicious act. I know a messy kitchen counter bugs my husband and I try to avoid leaving it cluttered when I can. I’m afraid of dogs and a friend of mine has three. … Continue reading
reprise
Last week I posted a blog about a high school employee in Florida who felt “attacked” by a Bible verse written on someone else’s assigned parking place at school. It would seem that how I explained my point was offensive to at least one reader who misunderstood my reaction to the story and was chagrined … Continue reading
The Power of the Word of God
The blog I posted here on Monday was badly said and didn’t convey what I wanted to say. I was trying, albeit not as eloquently as I’d like, to celebrate that words written two thousand plus years ago can still rouse something in us to, hopefully, lead us all to the Truth.
First Pres Women’s luncheon November 11
Thank you to the First Presbyterian Women for inviting me to your luncheon yesterday! Lunch was terrific, and I enjoyed very much meeting you all and sharing a bit about writing and Wyoming history!Thank you Brandy Selfridge for helping me.
And the story continues…
Just released!!! Just days after the armistice ending World War 1 is signed in 1919, a telegram arrives that demands action. Leaving England, her career as a surgical nurse, and the fragments of a cracked heart behind, Emmaline Monroe returns to southern Wyoming to make peace with her dying father and her old life … Continue reading
Love isn’t always warm and fuzzy
Yesterday the sermon at church was centered on I John 4:11-16. John is talking specifically to believers and discussing how believers should live and treat other believers. To me, verse 11 is the crux of the matter here: “Since God so loved us, we aught to love one another.” Something our pastor said really resonated … Continue reading
