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Settled in Heaven
Psalm 119:89-90 (KJV) Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. She was finally asleep in my arms. I wrestled her for 15 minutes. Usually, I lay her down on the bed when she sleeps. However, she only slept 15…
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First Big NO
My sister arrived – we hugged. She was exhausted from the last few days. My father said, “Let’s go into the chapel.” Then he asked me to pray. I didn’t want to pray. That was my husband’s job. He was the preacher. But he was still in Michigan. I had flown to Georgia that morning by…
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First Journal
Keeping a journal for 48 years led to writing our book Shekinah Lane. Also helped bolster my faith in the power of God in mine and others lives.
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He Knows the Way
Oh, a Rainbow! I snapped a photo. I know a rainbow as a sign of God’s promise –yes to not flood world again – but it was God’s promise to be with me in this season of my life. I put the code in the Airb&b door – nothing. I tried again. Ok, God where…
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2020 Year of JOY
We played at Pinehurst Golf Course and I had 3 pars. Of course we played best ball!
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The Rest of the Glory Story
Exhausted from unpacking, the glow of the security light seemed to say, “it’s gonna be alright. You are home!” It was July 2005 and we were partially moved in. Each night for sixteen years I would think,” thank you Lord for my house.” Then getting into bed I’d tell my husband, “Did I ever tell…
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First not possible without last
An evaluation of my book proposal arrived. The same questions were posed, the same things I have been wrestling with for over three years – Who is your audience? Why are you writing? What is the thread that will pull the book together? After searching my first five chapters and the questions presented by the…
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My Sister Needs You
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the needs around you? How can I encourage my sister? I worry for her, her health, her state of mind. What can I do? I feel so helpless. Lord, please help me to extend hope and encouragement to her. Her husband is terminal. She has no husband. Her child…