Overlooking the Obvious: Time to Slow Down
Do you overlook the obvious at times? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve lost my glasses, only to discover them on top of my head. Or I’ve searched for my cell phone . . . while I was talking on it. Maybe my age is catching up with me, or I need to learn to slow down at times. (more…)
Independence Day: Celebrating Truth and Freedom
As we celebrate Independence Day, I’m reminded of how we can experience true freedom—embracing the truth. (more…)
It’s Always Something!
Retirement days never get boring here in the gray zone—always a new problem, pain, or predicament to test your patience. It’s always something!
Patience
Did I say “patience”? If you haven’t pulled that “fruit of the Spirit” out of your treasured promise box lately, you might want to take it off the shelf and dust it before you graduate to the gray zone. Just saying… (more…)
Storm Closets
But when you pray, go into your [most] private room, and, closing the door, pray to your Father, Who is in secret; and your Father, Who sees in secret, will reward you in the open. (Matthew 6:6 Amplified)
I spent a few days at my daughter’s home helping with the kiddos and the housework when she gave birth to her fifth child. One day, we decided to clean out her downstairs closet, (more…)
The Day I (Almost) Quit Writing
Give me one reason I shouldn’t quit this mess? I’m burned out, and I’ve lost my motivation to go on! Just one reason—that’s all I need! (more…)