In olden days, the living room was called the drawing room because it was where friends gathered. There’s a Bible verse in James 4:8 that reads, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” This is printed on a coloring card I bought from Christianbook.com. I give these out as bookmarks in my books. Anyway, I like the concept, and like the idea of getting closer to God, especially in times of stress and disagreements and arguments…..
Mother’s Day and Sunday of the Shepherd in the liturgical calendar coincided yesterday. Our church service begin with a video tribute to moms, as teachers, counselors, psychiatrists, cooks, cleaners, taxi drivers, etc. and then we learned that the 4th Sunday of Easter is Shepherd Sunday. How wonderful they mesh like that.
Jesus, the good shepherd can be trusted with our…..
As a writer, I savor ideas and creativity. Whether meeting with old and dear friends, or making new ones, as occurred last evening at the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s 14th Season reveal party last night, my antenna is always seeking things to ponder and write about. (Yes, I ended a sentence with a preposition.)
My writing focus, a quote from Flannery O’Connor: “I write to discover what I know,” pretty much summarizes my approach to idea discovery. I’m currently writing…..
At a time when many things seem negative in our society, I have been encouraged at this time of graduation-commencement. Last night we attended a musical event at Melbourne High School where they honored the 26, I believe, seniors who were going on with their lives. They were playing their last concert together.
Anyone who knows about the bond that exists in team sports or in a musical organization where teamwork is emphasized, this is a significant event. Everyone must…..
One of the best privileges of Christianity is that we show compassion and love for one another by praying for those who have needs, for the church which is Christ’s body and the implementer of His teachings, and for God’s will to be done on earth.
There is no shortage of prayer needs right now. It seems there is…..
Spring is traditionally a time of expectations, isn’t it? In the north, I couldn’t wait for April so I could walk around my gardens looking for any hint that green shoots would appear, the hope of things to come. There’s that special spring green which lasts only a few days as tender leaves unfurl and buds push through the contrasting dark soil.
And spring is when graduations happen. These last few weeks of school are filled with expectations (and deadlines…..
Today is Shakespeare’s birth and death date. Some, may quibble and say he was born on the 23rd, but who cares? He was a writer who learned from life, condensed stories of pride (hubris), intrigue, power, humor, and man’s inhumanity to man, and created characters representative of all aspects of man and the troubles he can cause. Our leaders today should read Hamlet and Macbeth and Lear and gain insight into how to govern, and the pitfalls of getting it…..
My mother used to call them “temporary arrangements.” These were the “honey-do” projects she wanted Dad to tackle, and they were never done to her satisfaction. She always longed for a new house with a new kitchen, enough storage, and something less ravaged by four kids and a dog.
That’s what I thought about when I read 2nd Corinthians: 4:18 this morning. That and the war in Ukraine, and the administration which is undermining, in my opinion, democracy and even…..
The Ukrainians celebrate Easter this weekend. I have been doing research for a story I’m writing, and have been studying their traditions, their Pysanky eggs, their Paska bread, and their traditions. I grieve that so many are mourning theirs lost customs, their fright, their deprivation, and worst of all, their dead and displaced people. For a celebratory holiday like the resurrection of Christ, the gathering of family, the hope of spring and new growth will be replaced this year for…..
Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 these words, my theme for today– “Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.”
Yesterday was quite a day for me. Right after I posted my blog, I received a Facebook message that I had violated…..