Rodin Museum, Paris, France, May 2023 Luke 1:80 The child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel [as John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah]. John the Baptist is often overlooked in sermons, but he gives us... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are you doing this evening?View all responses We are in countdown mode for our trip to Spain and Portugal. My husband has posted the picture above on my office door, changing the number daily, as if I needed reminding! I am ready to start packing because I begin by overpacking. Then, each... Continue Reading →
A blacksmith can do nothing when his [or her] fire is out. Charles Spurgeon in Lectures to My Students Rodin Museum, May 2023, Paris, France. My muse!
Daily writing promptShare a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.View all responses In 2017, my husband and I traveled to Portugal for the first time. We stayed in a little city called Quarteira which was not very touristy. We loved walking to the beach and strolling the promenade each morning and evening.... Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal, June 2023 It seemed like a blip on the radar, No place I really wanted to see. A glade devoid of trees to enjoy, Or a copse of insignificant trees. Yet, as I walked through the clearing, The cunning but simple art spoke to me. Be courageous, not timid, in the journey, Willing... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Esra Korkmaz @Unsplash Reading gives us first-hand knowledge of the world. It brings light into our hearts and into our souls. The darkness of ignorance that divides us into categories Keeps us from knowing we need each other to be whole. Reading opens worlds untold and dares us to see Similarities in the... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat does your ideal home look like?View all responses It doesn't matter if the house is a ranch or split-level because neither the exterior nor the furnishings inside make a house into a home. The love between the residents creates a peaceful place to return to at the end of the day. I... Continue Reading →
Habakkuk 1: 1-3 How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptInterview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses.View all responses I interviewed 36 black aunts who were kinship care providers for their nieces and nephews. It was my research for my doctorate. They were face-to-face interviews, some recorded and others didn't... Continue Reading →
Boy Voyage! My husband and I agreed to allow a French couple traveling worldwide on bicycles to stay at our house when they came down the Silver Comet Trail near us. My stepson is the leader of the American group of Esperanto speakers. He met this couple at a conference earlier last month, and when... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 