Brought Up Short
This is not a discussion about someone who is raised to be short! That's determined by genetics. This is something different. Let me explain. This morning I had a very…
What’s It Like, Lord?
While on yet another walk, I was enjoying the colors of the beautiful and peaceful sunrise, praying all the while. I realized my prayers on the routine walk were often…
Humbled…And, Blessed
Living in a retirement community as I do enables me to experience the latter years with my peers who are doing the same thing. My mom used to say, "Growing…
Thank You, God
When visiting my New Mexican grandchildren, I have the privilege of participating in bedtime. After bathroom trips and tooth-brushing, that time also involves a short devotion and then a time…
Locking Horns
Every summer as I visit Montana, I have the opportunity to see much of the local wildlife. The squirrels, the chipmunks, the elk and deer, an occasional moose, an eagle…
When Nothing Is Something
Nothing often seems to be our default, doesn't it? What are you doing? "Oh, nothing." What's on your mind? "Oh, nothing." What's bothering you? "Oh, nothing." It may be the…
Never Forget
The other day Dave was showing me a card his mom sent him when he was in the Air Force stationed in Viet Nam. It occurred to me: many moms…
The Shopping Trip
We recently did some remodeling at our house. It was exhausting and probably is not something we will ever repeat, though we had the work done for us and our…
They Comfort Me
Psalm 23 is a well-known and much beloved portion of Scripture. Many who may not even know the Lord can probably repeat the verses, having heard them so often. A…
Life Is Like A Toilet Paper Roll
If the title hasn't scared you away, you probably can guess this may not be the most intellectual blog you've ever read. However, if you've done any traveling or at…