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As I sat down to write this blog complaining to God about the lack of rain this year, it was pouring outside. Such a wonderful sound on the roof and splashing off the sidewalk! Thank you, Lord.  Seriously, it has … Continue reading →

Ever hear of Peter Beskendorf? He was Martin Luther’s barber. Evidently Master Peter, as he was called, was well-known and respected in good old Wittenberg. He asked Luther for a simple way to pray for an ordinary person. Luther replied … Continue reading →

I had been reading Trevor Noah’s autobiographical essays entitled Born A Crime.  Noah, a South African comedian, was born five years before the end of the practice of apartheid.  At the time of his birth, it was a crime, punishable … Continue reading →

Waxing nostalgia, I looked at pictures that chronicled our blissful, blessing-filled Hawaii tour of adventures from 1996-1999. I had gotten those dream orders to Pacific Fleet Band, based at Pearl Harbor. Amy was half-way through 2nd grade when we arrived. … Continue reading →

I’m watching our family tree grow.  Sixty years ago, it was just my hubby and me.  Then God blessed us with three children.  It seems just a minute passed, and these three were finding life partners of their own.  The … Continue reading →

Do you see God? I was thinking about Old Testament stories and these came to mind. Remember Moses and the burning bush and the fact that it was not consumed. Moses knew this was God appearing to him. Or as … Continue reading →

I remember in the mid-60’s when I was 9-10 years old practicing a choreographed dance for a talent show with a group of girls. I was struggling with learning the steps and one of the adults working with us told … Continue reading →

On the surface, the parables read in Luke’s gospel (Luke 15:1-10) about the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin, seem to be telling us a story about diligence and responsibility. Take good care of your possessions and you will be … Continue reading →

Grandma Kofink taught me how to garden. I’m grateful for being introduced to the miracle of growth.  Every spring, shoots rose from the ground and eventually blossomed. In late summer and autumn the asters bloomed, a sea of purple across … Continue reading →

Summer was over on Monday, and fall began again as the calendar tells us.  Different areas experience different weather during this season, but there are a couple of things that all locals have in common. The days get shorter, and … Continue reading →