But sin is not the only thing at work on this earth – the love of the Father is at work. His Light seeks out and finds points of entrance through the darkness of fear, shame, loss and evil. Streaks of light break through the barrier of trunks, branches, leaves and overgrowth. The illumination of His love provides a roadmap for a way out. Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 23)
It seemed like nonsense to me…and then it happened. Like the movies you see of a spacecraft going through hyperspace, where all the stars swish by so fast it looks like you’re traveling through a tunnel, all the sudden I ‘swooshed’ back approx. 25 years. And what I encountered shook me so deeply … Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 22)
The house is beautiful, inviting, and no doubt the repository of many happy family memories. But the house also holds secrets, and no amount of paint or remodeling can change the way the house looks to me. A wave of sadness envelopes me. We all worked very hard to just pretend that none of it happened … and we did so quite successfully until the lid blew off and the walls crumbled, and our perfect family façade came crashing down. Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 21)
This is not an easy subject, nor a pleasant remembrance for me. I’d much rather stay focused on HOPE and FAITH and maintaining a positive outlook even in the mist of difficulties. But I am feeling prompted to reveal a little more of my story… Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 20)
I just met “C” outside of the computer store picking up my laptop from weekend repairs. Dear “C” If you are reading this, I want you to know that everything below the dashed line was actually written by me last night on my cell phone. In light of our meeting, I believe it is no ‘coincidence’ that I had scheduled to reblog something written by … Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 14)
“…Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?” And with her son lying lifeless at home, she replied “Everything is all right.” Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 9)
A compilation of what I call LOVE LETTERS, for they were -and still are- love letters from Him to me, letters of strength and comfort to my still hurting soul. Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 8)
But sometimes, life sucks the hope right out of you! And then what, my friend?
How is one to respond when you’ve been smacked upside the head by the frying pan of life, and had your hope knocked clear across the floor? Read more… Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 7)
Putting Hope To Work 