Have I Finished My Course?

Every day I feel as though I am leaving something undone that I was born to do, a task that only I am qualified and equipped to do. Morning slips into afternoon, and I have not accomplished anything of value, at least that is how I feel. Then, night is upon us, and all that... Continue Reading →

Preparing for Our Last Move

As I continue to battle bronchitis and asthma-related symptoms, Douglas and I have determined that we must leave this beloved house that we have lived in for just over three years. We thought it was our last big move, but it has become apparent that something in the house or the surrounding area impacts my... Continue Reading →

Worshiping in Grandeur: Photos from Elche, Spain

I have marveled at the sizes of some contemporary American churches, especially arena-sized ones built to hold tens of thousands of worshipers at one time in megachurches. As big as they are, they lack the grandeur of the churches in Europe that are centuries old, in terms of the reverence for God and Jesus demonstrated... Continue Reading →

The Power of a Garden!

A former student gave me the cross pictured above, and it sits in my front yard among our flowers and shrubs as a reminder of the power of a garden. It states, "One is closer to God in a garden than any place else on earth." I have found this to be true, and wherever... Continue Reading →

Changing My Concept of Rest

In the past, I though that that I had to do everything right. This included ensuring that I worked eight hours for eight hours pay, and getting my money's worth when traveling. Wherever I went, whether Madrid or Geneva, I packed my days with activitiesf, afraid that I would miss an event or place. My energies... Continue Reading →

Ten Years Later: The Story Continues

I was still stunned from being told two days before that I had colon cancer! How could that be even possible? Life as I knew it ceased with that one diagnosis, and I knew that from now on, there would be "Regina before cancer" and "Regina after cancer." Two very different people destined to live... Continue Reading →

Chocolate! Stay Calm, Regina!

As a lover of all things chocolate, today's visit to the Valor Chocolate Factory in Villajoyosa, Spain was the highlight of a trip that ends tomorrow. To learn so much about this God-given gift of pure sweetness and joy made my day.  As we walked through the factory where bonbons in the thousands and other... Continue Reading →

In Travel Mode: Ahing and Oohing

Douglas and I are in lovely Alicante, Spain, and after we awakened this morning, the first thing seen was the Mediterranean Sea. My heart did a happy dance. We arrived last night at nearly midnight, having gotten lost leaving the Alicante Airport in our rental car. We could not fathom how we got lost, but... Continue Reading →

Slaying Giants

As we left church on Sunday, Douglas and I knew that we would not be back at church until October 28, as we are leaving for Spain on Saturday. So, I was quite surprised when the associate pastor advised me that she was looking forward to my sermon for First Wednesday, a regular weekly feature... Continue Reading →

I Am So Out of Touch!

I received the invitation for my youngest grandson's birthday party for this Sunday. I believe Jadon will be ten years old, but with 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, I simply cannot remember when some of them were born.  I sent his mother a text to see what he likes, so that I can buy him... Continue Reading →

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