Looking back, my young life was filled with an endless series of boxes. Yes, boxes. Boxes to pack things up. Boxes to unpack. When you move 29 times, you end up with a bunch of boxes. As an Army wife in the 1960s and 70s, my mother was an expert at packing. Army life in … Continue reading Boxes
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He Gets It
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” - Psalm 147:3 (NIV) Life is not easy. It is hard. Shall I say that again? Life is hard. God understands that. That's why He sent Jesus. Not only did God send Jesus to us, but there is a message in the way He sent Him. Think about … Continue reading He Gets It
Beany and Me: Memoirs of an Army Brat
If you happened upon him in your daily travels, you would not be impressed. You would likely pass him by with only a casual glance. His faded red shirt and blue overalls are threadbare. His shoes are worn and covered with the grime of years gone by. His bright blue eyes light up his face … Continue reading Beany and Me: Memoirs of an Army Brat
Abide In Me
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” - John 15:4 (ESV) I heard the word this morning. Quiet, almost a whisper. There it was. “Abide.” I did not think up that word. It just … Continue reading Abide In Me
Faith Beyond Sight 