What are we Magnifying?
Is it just me, or are you also noticing that the fine print on bottles and cosmetics has become smaller? It’s common for me to pull out my trusty magnifying glass to make those words larger. I bought this magnifying glass with a light on it – one for me; one for Carl. It has…
Count it ALL Joy!
I have ridden some emotional waves in my life. It might have been because of one of my children being very sick or a flat tire or an automobile accident. It might have been that there were expenses that far outweighed the funds to cover them. It might have been the passing of a loved…
Consider it Pure Joy Even if it Hurts
It’s the very first day of moving to Austin. My movers show up – not with the 26-foot truck I was promised, but a 17-foot truck. They tell me – “No problem. There will be plenty of room.” NOT! They forgot the wardrobe boxes which required a larger truck. As it turns out, they squash…
No Pain is Wasted
Most of my posts are from my own personal life experiences. St. Paul said, in 2 Corinthians 1:4 “That you may be comforted with the same comfort that I have been comforted with.” And, indeed, it is MY utmost desire to comfort others with the same comfort that I have been comforted with during my…
Here is that Rainbow I’ve Been Praying For
Yesterday I was listening to the downpour of rain. I knew the outdoor event I was attending would be postponed. But, we had seen the forecast, so it was already planned that the event would resume later in the day when the rain was gone. I thought about this old song: I can see clearly…
Good Friday – He Spoke Not a Word
That sounds almost impossible in an age when it’s all talk, talk, talk and give opinions, express angst and discontentment, and complain about this and that. Passionate defenders of their opinions shout: “Speak up if you want your voice heard!” The prophet Isaiah gave us inside information about what this day would look like 700…
Count It All Joy!
Ever seen a baby that was laughing and so full of joy, that you were just magnetically drawn to him / her? You may have remarked, “What a joyful baby!” Of course they are, they have no worries, no concerns, all their needs are met, and they just live in their own world of comfort…