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Moments of Life
I had thought to write more consistently at the beginning of this year, and then several things happened to alter my plans. It is sobering to think how life can seem so grueling on some days, and then the next thing you know it might be over. Strange, isn’t it? Such was January 3rd. Now today, here I am on…
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Beginnings
It’s time once again to bid another year adieu. It’s hard to believe! The last 12 months have certainly been an adventure. That much is certain! As I sit typing this in the comfort of my favorite chair, I think back on the seen and unseen things that have shaped my life this past year. Reflection can be a good…
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Emmanuel Today
When I was a child, Christmas was magic. There was expectation in the air. The smell of cookies baking, the crackle of the fire in the fireplace and the lights were twinkling on the tree. I especially liked it when the lights were turned off and the only lights in the living room were the lights on the tree and…
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Going Forward
Sometimes Christmas is a challenging time. There are people who have passed from this life who I miss greatly. There are hopes and dreams that have not yet been fulfilled. And honestly, my life is not at all what I had assumed it would be when I was a teen. Maybe, just maybe that’s the point – don’t you think?…
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Hello December
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2019 is already behind us. As I was reading my daily devotion today, I realized that there are less than 30 days left in this calendar year. How can that be? Time is such a strange thing. There are times when the minutes may seem to drag (particularly when I’m forced to wait!). Then,…
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Seasons Changing
November in northern Texas is a time of transitions. We have gone from weeks of days over 100 degrees to a rainy, windswept vista. In some ways it’s refreshing. It’s fireplace and chiminea weather! Much of my life this year has been in transition. At first I dug my heels in, not wanting what I knew deep in my heart…
