Introducing The Detective
It’s finally published! I’ve had this book sitting in my edit pile for five long years. But I finally brought it to you. I’m introducing…
Am I a Pharisee?
While the world is reeling with questions, turmoil, and violence, I wonder where I am in the scheme of things. I see people with authority…
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“I hope I can be decent about it”
When my grandmother lost the ability to live independently, she said to my mom, “I hope I can be decent about it.” She had heard…
My dad is…
Several years ago, my sister-in-law stumbled on a unique idea for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. She purchased a book for my dad, “My Dad…
Pray for who?
We need to pray for those in authority over us. Our leaders, lawmakers, policemen, firemen, healthcare workers, our bosses, and our parents. We pray for…
Time passes but Heaven is Forever
My son-in-law’s grandpa is dying. He is ready to stay in heaven, his home. He is ready to leave his broken body and enjoy the…
Do you pray for your business?
I hadn’t really thought about whether I pray for my business. I spend time everyday asking God what to do. I’m usually asking out of…
When bedtime starts at seven
A poem based on life with a toddler and cats. When bedtime starts at seven. My Poem – Bedtime Starts at Seven The morning dawns…
Being the Parent of a Parent
When your children have children, you start to wonder if you were a good parent. I see my daughter playing and laughing, singing and dancing,…
The Fire Rages Still
We’ve had two fires near us in the last month. The most recent fire came very close. I drove by some of the burned areas…
Be kind and gentle
Today began fairly well, just earlier than I like. But I knew the high heat was coming and I planned accordingly. I kept the cats…
Living with Grandchildren!
The last few days have been hard on my daughter and son-in-law as they dealt with an allergic reaction my grandson had. It was a…
Who is that?
Visiting with my father in his advanced stage of dementia leads to exciting discoveries. My dad has an extensive imagination, he has invented brothers, sisters,…
What is Anna doing now?
Driving with Anna was written in the years 2005 through 2010 during the height of my three children’s teenage years. I drove them to school,…
Back Writing Again
Life has been exciting over the last 18 months. I’ve moved out of a home, moved into an apartment, and moved my children into an…
What the New Year holds
Last year brought death, loss of job, funerals, joyous news, weddings, new adventures, new jobs, new opportunities, new projects, and renewed relationships. I’m anxious to…
Simple Believers
When Jesus asked the disciples to look at the little child, what did they see? Did they see an individual that God lives in, that…
Why I Tell Stories
Matthew 13:10-14 The disciples came up and asked, “Why do you tell stories?”He replied, “You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works….