This was a gift from my first daughter-in-law on Mother's Day. A picture of my mother and poem reflecting how special she was. Yolanda had never met my mother - I'm sure our son Johnny shared with her about what a wonderful "Nana" my mother was to him. Happy Mother's Day to both my… Continue reading Soul Special
Greeting a young couple in church I spoke to their baby girl and she smiled. I asked her name. It was Cameron. I could remember her name because my grandson has the same name. Eli’s daughter-in-law named her son Ichabod. Can you imagine naming your child Ichabod??? The ark of God was captured by the… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
What is the opposite of faith? Most would say doubt or fear! What do you fear? If you are like me, you don’t really have any fears - you’re a stoic person. You just trust God on the surface. But subconsciously there is fear. Fear of the future, fear of what if???? Fear of… Continue reading Walk in Faith
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The nurse called, “Mitchell family.” I jumped up from the hard bench I had been sleeping on and said, “Yes.” She said… Continue reading Is it Ok to Argue with God?
My earthly father fell short of being perfect - maybe you can relate.
Proverbs 31: 30-31 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. While the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord… Continue reading Her Hands
It was Mother’s Day 1985. Relaxing that evening, after a pleasant day with family, my thoughts turned to my mother in Georgia. Living In Michigan I did not have the opportunity to see her as much as I would like. So, I decided to write her a letter. It has not always been easy for… Continue reading Dear Mother
“What was your favorite Easter basket or Easter candy?” Really? A Christian radio station talking about Easter candy. Is that what Easter is about? My husband did have a memory of Easter candy. His mom required him to take his younger brother and sister to a community egg hunt. He was walking around looking… Continue reading Walk in the Way of Love
Pastor – “God is Good!” – response People – “All the Time!” Pastor – “All the Time!” – response People – “God is Good!” Our church service begins with this ritual. Many times, I think – All the Time? When a loved one dies? When the diagnosis is cancer? When your spouse leaves? When your… Continue reading All the Time?
The three quarter length sleeves on the red dress were flattering as was the fitted waist. Even though it was a warm day in September I could not resist wearing the new dress on my date. Johnny picked me up and said, “I’d like to stop by my house – there are some people I’d… Continue reading Kissing Cousins
Pat Strickland 