I am starting a Bible study of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah on my other blog, Huldah's Sisters. I hope some of you will read them on Mondays. I am not a Biblical scholar, but I hope to generate conversations that help others and me learn more about the Bible.
The Evidence of God’s Goodness
Luke 7:11-16 Soon afterward, Jesus went with his disciples to the village of Nain, and a large crowd followed him. A funeral procession was coming out as he approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. When the Lord saw... Continue Reading →
Beware: Not Every Feeling Is Evidence of True Love
Ellen thought she had found her one true love, Because when he smiled, she could feel her heartstrings flutter. But she learned that he was just another fraud, Someone whose mouth wouldn't melt butter! Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Flutter in 34 words exactly.
Off to See the Land of the Vikings
Daily writing promptIf you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?View all responses Let me share a funny story to start. I lived in a small Midwestern city surrounded by cornfields for one year as I taught at a nearby university. Finding a hairdresser was difficult for a black woman, but I finally... Continue Reading →
Returning to a Great Love
Say Hello to Big Red, a 2024 Honda CR-V Sport that will help keep me safe as I return to my great love: teaching! I am going back to teaching Sociology in a college. It was the most beautiful God moment. A few weeks ago, I prayed to God about being bored in retirement. I... Continue Reading →
A Beloved Name
Daily writing promptWhat's the story behind your nickname?View all responses My children call me "Gina. I became the legal guardian for two nieces and two nephews, ages 2-6 when I was 21. They had called me Gina since they could talk. When their mother, my only sibling, died unexpectedly, and I took physical custody of... Continue Reading →
We Don’t All Need to Fit In
Douglas, at age 72 cycling around the island of Barbados on an electric bike! Live life your own way. Strive for the impossible. Paint outside the lines. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Paint and Life.
A Promise Is Forever
Image credit by Jules Paige Fort Washington, WI Looking at the rainbows over the water, My soul finds sweet peace once again. I remember the joy found in such beauty, When I visited the ocean with kith and kin. I'm grateful I learned early the power of the water To soothe me and take away... Continue Reading →
Oh, the Sweet Memories of Summer!
Sitting on the porch Eating sweet watermelon. Smiling through the juice. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: Water and Melon.
Learning to Discern What’s Really Important Leads to Harmony in Relationships
Daily writing promptWhat could you let go of, for the sake of harmony?View all responses I had to learn to let go of needing to have every decision regarding my home with my husband go my way. Conflict regarding which way the toilet paper rolled, how the sheets on the bed should be placed, and... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 