The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.  Job 33:4 The election is over and whether your candidates won or lost, it is time to take a breath. Breathe in.  Breathe out.  Repeat.  You may think the world is going to hell and maybe it is, but before we slide back into the… Read More

Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.  Romans 13:10 The tops of my feet are tan. I’m surprised every time I see them.  The outline of my new water shoes is clearly visible as is the white band where the ankle strap runs.  I’m usually covered head to toe when I go… Read More

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.  1 John 4:18 As Facebook tells me today is National Book Day, I thought I would write about a book I just finished reading, Just Life by Neil Abramson.  Just Life is… Read More

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.  Hebrews 11:1 My parents are cleaning out their house to prepare for a move to a retirement center.  As my sister, Stephanie, and I help them divide up years of accumulated “stuff,”   we have come across some treasures.  I am thrilled to find… Read More

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;  for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.  James 1:19-20 Podcasts are new to me.  In my day, says the old wrinkled lady with the cane, if we wanted news we had to read the newspaper or a… Read More

 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.  Matthew 5:15-16 A while back, we took… Read More