Is it hard for you to stay focused with all of the chaos going on? Some days I admit that I have a hard time. If it's not the Virus, then we are concerned with all of the protests. One of the reasons I used Psalm 71 as my title are the verses 17-18. "Since... Continue Reading →

This point in time will be one of those pivotal moments we won't forget! It will be the topic of conversation for sometime. It will be the beginning of stories we share with friends, family, and grandchildren. Some will be asked, how did you survive the pandemic? What will you remember? Will you remember it... Continue Reading →

Welcome back Gertie. Send in your questions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC8G4JWxx7E

I want you to meet a friend of mine. Gertrude McFarland has been in my life for quite awhile. I thought it would be fun and have her come and spread some of her joy! Couldn't we all use some? If you have a question or need advice, please feel free to leave a message.... Continue Reading →

I am trying to make good use of my time as we are staying home during this crisis. It is a great time to clean out closets and drawers. For me, it has been like opening up new treasures. It seems in my "other life - before Coronavirus", I was bad about just sticking stuff... Continue Reading →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WNhsajTmFs Just heard this song for the first time today. As all of our lives seem to be put on hold, let's not give up. Let's remember that God is in control. Remember David as he had to hide away from Saul? Living in caves. Living on the run. He easily could have said his... Continue Reading →

It certainly is unprecedented times we are living in. Panic and dread can overtake us. Fear of the unknown. Fear of not being in control. I'm writing today to tell you I know fear as well. I can easily let my mind get in such a state that I am paralyzed. I can fear each... Continue Reading →

Don't we hate this in other people? So why is it we can't see it in ourselves? It's almost our default mode. We slip right into it. Example, I go to get my morning coffee and the same lady is there each day. We're either complaining that's it's Monday, weather is terrible or I couldn't... Continue Reading →

44 years ago today we said, "I do" on a beautiful snowy night in Valparaiso, Indiana. Did we know what we were doing? I would say no. We were young and thought we were in love. 44 years later I think we are starting to see what love is all about. Perfect? No. But, no... Continue Reading →