“He (Christ) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and […]
I’m grateful today for Singapore noodles! Best noodle dish ever invented, and our neighborhood restaurant is the best Chinese restaurant anywhere (just saying)! I’m eating leftover Singapore noodles for lunch today, and I’m practicing GRATITUDE!! WELL, HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE! Usually we visit my son and his family St. Louis, but this year the trip was […]
Miss Irene was my home health patient. She was a feisty, slender, seventy-six year old widow ~ just discharged from the hospital with a new colostomy. When she’d left the hospital, unfortunately, she’d been somewhat unprepared for life with a new ostomy ~ this is often the case for many who are in her situation. […]
“When Ellie smiled the sun broke through Whatever darkness she might face When Ellie smiled you knew ~ you knew! That she would fight to win this race.” For Ellie, losing was never an option And this battle was HERS, start to finish. When the tumor returned, she fought back ~ To regain […]
This post was inspired by my delightful friend Camille Handley, who had a way of summing it all up with one phrase: “So this is what it is..” As co-workers Camille and I indulged in many philosophical conversations over the years. And rightfully so, because in our profession there was plenty of competition, stress, […]
Merry Christmas! What a joyous, happy time of the year! Have you seen the Christmas movie, “ELF?” It’s a perennial favorite at our house ~ featuring a happy-go-lucky, affectionate elf named Buddy. It’s about innocence, goodness, and Christmas cheer. It’s touching, heartwarming, and downright hilarious! Although Buddy is clearly not like the other elves, […]
ANGELOS: a “messenger,” sent to deliver a message, also used of a guardian or representative in Revelation 1:20, Matthew 18:10, and Acts 12:15. Most frequently described as an order of created beings, superior to man, (Hebrews 2:7), belonging to Heaven (Matthew 24:36), to God (Luke 12:8), and engaged in His service (Psalm 103:20). They are spirits […]
“In order to be successful, make living your life with absolute integrity and kindness your first priority in life.” Richard Carlson, Ph.D. There’s a serious lack of personal integrity in our culture today. Judging by what we see in America, we are suffering from a serious lack of this important character quality! While there are […]
“Writing is hard. Not as hard as not writing. A writer who writes, knows peace, lives connected to truth.” C.J.Ginger For several months I’ve suffered from a form of “writer’s block.” Disconnected. Unable to express the truths God has shared with me, stifled by my lack of confidence… But the truth is, I guess […]
“Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings.” Victor Hugo Romans 15:13. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit […]