Author Archives: joyocala

I’m sure all of you have come across people in your life who are called “Debbie or Denny Downers”.  They are the Eeyore’s of life. The glass is always “half empty” or even completely empty. If you gave them $50, … Continue reading →

Where does the time go?  This is a question that my husband asks me all the time.  “Into the past,” I reply.  Doesn’t it?  Time is a relative concept to my way of thinking.  But, what if I could turn … Continue reading →

P. D. James was the author of the mystery novels featuring Commander Adam Dalgleish. She was an active member of the Church of England, but she described her character Dalgleish as a “respectful agnostic.” He was the son of an … Continue reading →

Bzzzzzzzz. Swat, swish, ah, those pesky pests that flit against our feet or worse yet, into our faces.Have you ever had a nagging buzz from within? A pesky pest of a thought. A tingling nudge that wouldn’t stop. I know … Continue reading →

I was pondering the woman mentioned in Matthew 9:20, “Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.” All she needed to do was s-t-r-e-t-c-h … Continue reading →

Did you ever try to walk on an icy sidewalk?  You search for a dry spot, or one that has been sanded.  If not, maybe it’s one foot down, the next one slips.  You’re lucky you if catch your balance.  … Continue reading →

Actually, I am not talking about Satan or the stirrings of hell, as some may envision that scenario BELOW us.  What I am addressing is, in some areas, (my community included) we have power lines underground. As I was walking today, … Continue reading →

Recently, while on an extended road trip, I took the opportunity to read some outdated AARP Bulletins that I don’t seem to have time to read while I am at home. I ran across an article by Jo Ann Jenkins … Continue reading →

Have you ever experienced a poke from God, while engaging in less than wise behavior? Oh, I don’t mean bad or sinful behavior. I get those all the time. I mean things like questionable eating decisions or watching movies into … Continue reading →

If you buy two Dr. Martens shoes is that a pair-o’-docs? (A paradox, get it? Stop groaning.) A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement which may turn out to be true. Paradox is sometimes used to talk about God, because … Continue reading →