Monthly Archives: April 2019

Last Sunday Tambry’s prelude was an arrangement of “There Is a Balm in Gilead.” This old spiritual is one of my favorite hymns. The melody alone is beautiful, but its words are so gripping that even when it is played … Continue reading →

By now, I trust that you, our faithful blog readers, have heard of or may even have an “Alexa.”   “She” is this amazing entity that obeys your every voice command, including such menial tasks like adjusting the temperature of … Continue reading →

It was a cold winter day in 1968 when my hubby and I walked into the realtor’s office for the closing on our first home. We would sign our names to a document, committing ourselves to paying thousands of dollars … Continue reading →

When Peter wanted to walk on water, as his Lord had done, Jesus directed him to get out of the boat.  I often wonder, as much as I desire to follow Him and learn of Him and listen for His … Continue reading →

Sometimes HIS presence is so simple . . . so pure . . So miraculous . . . We’ve been watching bluebirds . . . The brilliant blue and russet of the male, the less intensely colored female. Beaks filled … Continue reading →

“Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.”  Psalm 84:4 Have you ever felt like singing out for joy to the Lord at the end of a long and difficult trip? Or after completing a … Continue reading →

One episode of “Foyle’s War,” a British detective drama set during World War II, featured a band of children collecting paper, fat, scrap metal and everything else they could find for the war effort. Chief Detective Superintendent Foyle had everything … Continue reading →

Paulette and I lived in North Carolina for forty-two years before moving here and joining Joy. While there, we were members of a Moravian church. It is a small denomination, but it nevertheless has influenced other Protestants, including Luther and … Continue reading →

Originally Posted on March 14, 2018 I’ve always enjoyed choral music and felt that it and other types of music are important parts of worship. I especially enjoy the harmony that is present in choral music. I love the way … Continue reading →

I would jump out of bed and rush to the kitchen. “Oh daddy, there’s a spider in my cereal!  April Fools!” Such was the ingenuity of my juvenile pranks on April Fool’s Day. It was a day for silly pranks; … Continue reading →