Was It Not Necessary?

After His resurrection, Jesus walked unbeknownst with two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus. As they lamented His crucifixion and discussed the recently vacated tomb, Jesus asked them, “Was it not necessary and essentially fitting that the Christ (the Messiah) should suffer all these things before entering into His glory (His majesty and …

First Love and Graffiti

Years ago, my sons and I took our trip of a lifetime vacation in the form of a Mediterranean cruise that sailed out of the port town of Civitavecchia just outside Rome. The entire journey was a whirlwind of strange airports, conversations I could not understand, vistas I had only seen in magazines, and menus …

Goodbye Ladybug

Let me be real.  I haven’t blogged for several weeks.  Time was scarce and slipped away a minute at a time with work, charting, laundry, dishes, and more laundry.  I was relieved when my birthday and the extra day off I had requested finally rolled around.  I had made plans for cooking, shopping, and holiday …

A Heart Concerned with Pigs

Jesus attracted crowds.  Everywhere He went, people came. It would have been odd if He had not gained a following and a reputation as He walked the dusty streets of ancient Israel teaching about God’s heart, healing the sick, and working wonders. When Jesus came to town, people stopped their daily routines to get near …

Honeysuckle Breeze

The shadows lengthenDaylight fleesSo I stand and wonderAt the majestyThink I will rest awhileIn the honeysuckle breeze The stars peek outOver leafy treesPlanets danceThrough the galaxyI sit down with GodIn the honeysuckle breeze Fireflies hoverCrickets singI hear the songsOf a summer’s eveI listen with GodIn the honeysuckle breeze I sigh and lean backMy head on …

Welcome to my faith blog!

I love the Word of God. Can I say that and not appear odd? I have Bibles everywhere–on shelves, in my car, in boxes to give away. My life has been transformed as I have read, studied, and meditated on the scriptures. In the verses of my Bible, I have become acquainted with men and …