Gaining a heart of wisdom
Whether I'm looking out my window or walking the length of our driveway, I love my view from home. And I love being here on the hill with my books and my very convenient kitchen. I love having eight grandchildren, and I especially love my husband and four sons (who are hilarious). Even so, having… Continue reading Falling Out of Love with the Present World
The Old Testament books of history read like a slow circling of the drain, a downward spiral of ever-worsening kings, determined to ignore God's prophetic message, delivered in vivid terms by a long succession of articulate and earnest prophets: "Stop doing this to yourselves!" In dark times, any glimmer of light stands out, so when… Continue reading A Glimmer of Light in a Very Dark Time
As a grownup with no little people living in our house any longer, my task at bedtime is simple and straightforward. I assemble the scattered experiences of a day, including all the moments of distress, puzzlement, or joy. At day's end, everything becomes an offering to the Lord as I simply turn the outcome over… Continue reading Is the Illusion of Control Your Favorite Idol?
I had brought my walking stick, so with careful navigation and a moderate pace, I managed the nearly mile long trek along the breakwater without incident. It felt like a tiny victory, because even before being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, I had begun to notice some balance issues. The uneven surface, the movement of the… Continue reading What Number One Priority Controls Your Decision Making Process?
Sunday Scripture We hear the disclaimers after every major tragedy: "God had nothing to do with this! A good God would never have allowed it to happen." Trying to let God off the hook for the inexplicable and ignoring scripture's affirmation of God's sovereign control over life and death, some misguided God-followers even question the… Continue reading Are You Trying to Create God in Your Own Image?
