“As an eagle stirs up its nest, hovers over its young, spreading out its wings, taking them up, carrying them on its wings, so the Lord alone led him....” (Deuteronomy 32:11-12a) The first time I ever saw a bald eagle in the wild, its effect was mesmerizing. My husband and I wound up years ago with an unexpected January day off, and... Continue Reading →

“Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come.” (Psalm 71:18) When my cousin’s mother developed Alzheimer’s many years ago and lost her self-awareness, she would gaze into the mirrors on her walls and say, “Who is that old woman following me... Continue Reading →

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103) When I lunched recently with my good friend Melinda, I added honey to my cup of tea but didn’t stir…the honey settled into the bottom, making the last sips the sweetest. Melinda said it reminded her of a quote... Continue Reading →

“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.” (Psalm 90:1) In our small-town part of America, front porches used to be important.  They were more than just a place to get out of the rain. They were a sociable spot...where family and friends gathered on sunny afternoons or cool evenings...where you could wave to folks... Continue Reading →

“...count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 As I pulled up to the traffic stop, it happened. The sickening screech of tires behind me. Then, the jolting thunk. I’d been rear-ended. Pretty hard. There’s always an initial shock in a car wreck. It took... Continue Reading →