A fountain in Corbevoie, a suburb of Paris, France, May 2023 Isaiah 7:9 “Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm.” When King Ahaz of Judah learned that the two kings of Syria and Israel were planning to attack Jerusalem, he and his people were scared, trembling “like trees shaking in a... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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.
Matthew 10: 26-28 So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill... Continue Reading →
Walking in the woods And the sweet sparrow’s song Remind me I am valuable To Him who keeps me strong. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt from Sammiscribbles: Sparrow in 20 words. I immediately thought of Matthew 10:29-31 when I saw Sparrow as the prompt.
John 4:4-8 He had to go through Samaria on the way. Eventually, he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus... Continue Reading →
Douglas at age 72 riding a electric bike around the island of Barbados with his son Brandon. This week, Douglas and I will venture to Europe to see children and grandchildren who are living in Portugal. I haven't been on a plane since 2021, when we visited Barbados to see the same kids and grandkids... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Alisa Dyson@ Pixabay They placed him in my arms, and I immediately knew Nothing would ever reduce my love for that child. I held him with sturdy hands, for to me, he was royalty. And my black knight, majestic in his brown skin, just smiled. On Mother's Day each year, I try to... Continue Reading →
Watching the boats sail. Smiling at kids with their pails. I find contentment. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #462: Pail and Sail. So looking forward to five weeks in Europe, including three weeks in Porto, Portugal in an apartment right on the beach!
Help from Heaven 