Monthly Archives: September 2018

It can be intensely difficult when a loved one suffers, especially if we are the caregiver. We try so hard but feel so helpless. If only we could say the right thing, do the best thing, cook the most comforting … Continue reading →

Some Christians perceive the Bible to be literal and each scripture is exactly as it was during Biblical times. Others read it as God approved, God inspired snapshots of life and interpretations of what our job is to fulfill His … Continue reading →

“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” – Mark 1:15 I sat at my computer, excited to send an email to a group of friends. I typed in … Continue reading →

It’s 6:15 AM, I hear a soft voice on the stairway whisper, “Theresa, Bye. I’m leaving now.” It’s my sister Pauline, off on the next leg of her summer adventure. Four weeks ago, she left her home in Missouri and … Continue reading →

I learned Greek in order to read the New Testament in its original language. Occasionally the Greek reveals something a translation doesn’t show. For example this verse from Paul: “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to … Continue reading →

A student in my statistics class had come to my office for help. He was plenty capable, but since he was very active in student government and in his fraternity, he hadn’t put in the time needed to master the … Continue reading →

Ours is a unique community. When I say “community” I refer to it in two – well, maybe three – ways. I will start with the biggest working to the smallest. I will do this using “the wave factor.” The … Continue reading →

Do you remember picking up your phone and hearing the familiar words of the operator, “Number please?” You gave the number and you were connected. Even a little child like me could do that. Grandma was blind. She spent her … Continue reading →

Enter: Agent Located Within On the third day of the unfolding of God’s creation plan, vegetation, nature and big pieces of the puzzle were beginning to meld together. His plan, His map, His brochure for The Best Places to visit…He … Continue reading →

I turn on the morning news and the peace of my evening sleep is shattered. The sleep in my eyes gives way to newspaper headlines that force me into a reality that I don’t like. Killings, violence, bullying, “He said, … Continue reading →