Random thoughts on being me

Random observation: I’m so thankful that God didn’t see fit to make me a woodpecker. Seriously. We’ve just spent some time in the mountains, and as I sat in my hammock one afternoon, I watched a grey and black woodpecker as he worked his way up a nearby tree. What kind of padding is inside … Continue reading »

So, you’re going through a hard time. A well-meaning friend at church, offering comfort and encouragement, reminds you of Romans 8:28, quoting kindly, ”And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” You smile and thank the person for … Continue reading »

My own children are beautiful adults with spouses and grown babies of their own. Our oldest grandson just passed the bar exam and is starting his career as an attorney this summer, our youngest grand is getting ready to begin her sophomore year in college. What a joy, then, to have been gifted with my … Continue reading »

                As of this past weekend, my faith in the potential goodness of human beings has been (at least somewhat) restored.  Here’s the scenario:  I left home on Friday with the plan of flying to Virginia for a three-week adventure that will include the arrival of my bonus daughter, Amanda’s, second baby.  I was filled … Continue reading »

The eclipse was two weeks ago today, and I’m still thinking about it. Smiling. Feeling so thankful that we got to be a witness to the beautiful spectacle of it all. In the hours leading up to the beginning of the eclipse – those morning moments before any tiny portion of the sun was covered … Continue reading »

Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist and, in the world’s estimation, a highly respected scientist and professor.  He is, perhaps, most well-known for his outspoken atheism. Dawkins has been a loud voice for atheists and scientists for many decades. In his 2006 book called The God Delusion, Dawkins claimed that a supernatural creator ‘almost … Continue reading »

Honestly, it doesn’t matter the lengths the world goes to in attempting to validate human lies. There is nothing in anyone’s agenda, from the president’s on down, that can change the Eternal Certainty that Jesus, through His crucifixion and His glorious resurrection has offered the world redemption through faith. Sin, my sin and yours, was … Continue reading »

The house is quiet and I’ve been at the computer writing on book four of Emmaline’s Story since about eleven o’clock. Karl is gone to work. The clicking of my keyboard keeps me company. So, why am I laughing out loud? Here’s the scene.  I’m writing away. In my story, Martin is thinking of painting … Continue reading »

My copies of Retaining Hope arrived Saturday!  I think you are going to like this third book in Emmaline’s story.  Emmaline, Graham, Maud and Sunny are off to England. The holiday/honeymoon starts off well as Maud and Thad are reunited and Graham’s family graciously welcomes them. The couple soon realizes that post-WW1 England is struggling, … Continue reading »

The weather forecast is calling for wind chills between MINUS FORTY AND MINUS FIFTY this weekend. Dear God, Thank you for the gas stove in the basement, my warm bodied husband to snuggle me, and for a sewing project! Amen.