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December 2021

December 13, 2021

Peace on Earth: Christmas in Cyprus

At our Christmas gathering in Cyprus, Belal the "Philistine” brought poems dedicated to each of...

December 01, 2021

It’s A Wonderful Life: 2 Lessons from the Movie

Recently, I went to see a theatre production based on the movie, "It's a Wonderful...

November 2021

November 17, 2021

Putting Children First May Be the Long-term Answer

The simple—but not so simple—answer to society's problems might be building healthy families. The other...

November 10, 2021

Use the Internet as a Catalyst—Then Get Off

The internet is a wonderful, terrible invention, and we can choose to avail ourselves of...

November 03, 2021

Seeing Beauty in the Rain: Emotions Are Godly

Last week my husband and I had a couple of free days between busy schedules,...

October 2021

October 30, 2021

We Are All So Loved: Resurrection Power

In Ephesians 1:18-20, the Apostle Paul seems to be saying that God gives incredible...

October 26, 2021

The Answer Is “Yes”: In Christ It Has Always Been “Yes”

But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and...

October 20, 2021

Blessings We Have in Christ: Every Spiritual Blessing

Occasionally, I need to be reminded of the blessings we have in Christ. Maybe you...

October 15, 2021

Stress and Anxiety: 3 Ways to Cope

Stress and anxiety will always be with us—always have been, always will be, at least...

October 13, 2021

Don’t Let Fear Make Decisions for You: It’s Never Too Late

When I was young, I loved acting, but I had so few opportunities. And since...

October 09, 2021

Beside Me in the Dark: The Lord Surrounds HIs People

I've been reading some of the poems of Rainer Maria Rilke, and they stir up...

October 01, 2021

Father, Forgive them: God Gives More Grace

Recently, I've been reading books and listening to podcast interviews with people who've accomplished incredible...

September 2021

September 29, 2021

Simplicity and Minimalism: Do Christians Need to Be Minimalists?

When I was little, I never felt well-to-do. Dad worked hard as a computer programmer...

September 24, 2021

Do What You Love, or Do It for the Joy Set Before You

"I don't buy the 'Do what you love' craze," said my dear friend the other...

September 21, 2021

When the Seasons Change: 3 Suggestions for Times of Transition

Do you feel a change of seasons coming? I do, and it's more than the...

September 18, 2021

Decision Making With Minimal Stress: 3 Steps to Help with Decisions

Stressing about decision making is probably not helpful, but I do it all the time....

September 15, 2021

Quick to Listen—Parenting Adult Children: Be an Owl, not a Crow

Owl sightings are rare. They generally stay quiet and hidden, but they are always listening....

September 10, 2021

When Comparison Helps: Part 2, 3 Steps to Positive Comparisons

Comparison, when it brings about discouragement and envy, can be harmful. On the other hand,...

September 08, 2021

When Comparison Is Harmful: Comparisons Are Odious, Part 1

In today's social media culture, one can get depressed quickly. Everyone seems to be...

September 01, 2021

God of Abundance: Avoiding the Scarcity Mindset in Art and Life

Even when the world seems chaotic, I believe in a God of abundance. I want...

August 2021

August 27, 2021

Contentment or Ambition? Finding a Balance

As an artist, I struggle with a balance between ambition and contentment. Some of us...

August 24, 2021

Growing Old Together: Wasn’t that the Goal? Making the Most of It

This year, my husband and I celebrated 40 years of marriage. Obviously, we're a little...

August 20, 2021

We Need Wisdom From Heaven: Prayers for Afghanistan

These are such confusing times with conflicting voices coming at us from social media, television,...

August 17, 2021

Live to Work or Work to Live? Is the Protestant Work Ethic Biblical?

Recently, I had breakfast with a lovely young woman whose family immigrated to the United...

August 12, 2021

Who Are We? Scum of the Earth or Kings and Queens?

In 1 Corinthians chapter 4, the Apostle Paul referred to the believers as kings, but...

August 09, 2021

God’s Co-workers: Addressing Division in the Church, Part 2

For we are co-workers in God’s service. —1 Cor. 3:9a, NIV God's Co-workers What...

August 04, 2021

Be Perfectly United: How Did Paul Address Divisions in the Church?

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,...

July 2021

July 30, 2021

Interpreting the Scripture Calls for Humility: Learning From History

I'm no theologian, but I know enough of history to know the church has misinterpreted...

July 28, 2021

God Is in Control: What Does That Mean?

Sometimes it's hard to believe. When God seems to ignore our prayers, and the world...

July 23, 2021

Perspective Is Everything When It Comes to Aging

I owe the idea for this post to my granddaughter. She helped me see that...

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