Miracles Still Happen
And, the wait is worth it. Over the multi-years of my life, I have faced insurmountable times of worry, defeat, dealt with problems that couldn’t be solved, health issues that seemed hopeless, and many things that I couldn’t understand. A miracle was needed and sometimes it felt like it was too little, too late, and…
His Chosen Ones
Watching “The Chosen” series, I have been enlightened to what it might have looked like back in the days when Jesus walked, talked, healed, corrected, uplifted, raised people from the dead, performed miracles of loaves and fishes, and taught the masses. Seriously, I don’t read a scripture in the New Testament now without seeing it…
Praying for the Peace of Israel
I am not the typical news-watcher for daily worldwide updates. So, I was stunned when I heard our pastor in a most heart-wrenching way, express his dismay over the attacks in Israel by the Hamas regime on Sunday. My heart aches for Israel as I watched the news about the worst attack on civilians in…
How are Your Negotiating Skills?
I like to think that I’ve learned the art of negotiating quite well – especially in Mexico. I can haggle with the best of them. Store owner says: “Twenty dollars”. I say: “Twelve dollars”. He says: “Best price – Eighteen dollars!” I start to walk away, and he says: “For you, “Fifteen dollars”! I say:…
Oh, Yes, My Dear – You ARE a Star
I’m at Epiphany Ranch for a few days to help my children, Larry and Staci, settle into their sweet new home. I was busy working in the new kitchen while they were getting some things out of their storage unit. When they returned, Staci asked, “Did you see the sunset?” My reply: “I didn’t. I…
Don’t Tell Me It Can’t Be Done
Those of us in the prime of life have seen wonders, miracles, and accomplishments beyond what we would ever have imagined when we were youngsters. I’ve been here long enough to have witnessed medical breakthroughs, major problems solved, and inventions that have made life better for us and now it’s hard to imagine ever living…
The Star Spangled Skies
It is July 1st and of course July 4th, Independence Day, is just a few days away. I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free. The only time I have ever considered using the words “star spangled skies” was as I proudly sung our country’s national anthem, “The Star Spangled…
When God’s Timing Seems So Slow
We’re counting the minutes, hours, days and now weeks. For some of us, we’re three weeks into this time of isolation. And we keep asking “How much longer?” Only to hear “At least through April 30th!” That’s not surprising God at all. He’s been listening to us ask those questions long before this pandemic. “When…
And They Said It Couldn’t Be Done
Famous last words to those who solve a problem, who win a competition, who finally conceive a baby, who conquer a mountain, who get completely healed, who discover a cure, who invent something that really works. NEVER should we EVER say “It can’t be done” or “I can’t do that” or ANYTHING when God says…
Are We So Spoiled Because We’re So Blessed?
I am here for my volunteer work at Children’s Hospital and it starts out slow this morning. The radiology techs give me a sweet card of thanks and a great set of earbuds. I am blessed. I have time to read my scriptures for today and then have an “aha” moment. In Acts 3:26, Peter…