The story of Mary and Martha resonates with me on a deep level perhaps because I see so much of … More
Tag: peace
Prayer for My Son
Lord, be with my child.He will face temptation, hardship, and wrestlings,And I will not be by his side.But you, Lord, … More
Peace Killers
I am unfortunately good at killing my houseplants. Sometimes it is through benign neglect. Others, I kill through bad habits: … More
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherdHe is in charge, not me.I shall not want.He provides all I need (though not all that I want).He makes … More
Sunday Morning Begins Saturday Night
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into his presence … More
My Friend
There are many levels of friendship – mere acquaintances, people for whom we feel some affection, those we are tied … More
Things that Cost Us Time
“We run into trouble when we try to do all that others expect us to do, what we expect of … More
Overflowing
I love to watch waterfalls, even small ones. There is something about the overwhelming rush of the water. The cliff … More
On unresolved issues, unanswered questions, and peace
No one likes things unresolved – the strain of not knowing, the questions left unanswered, the problem left… hanging. We … More
It was never “my” time
People look at me funny when I tell them that my time in quarantine was actually very peaceful and purposeful. … More