Farewell, Billy Graham.  I was saddened to hear of the loss of Billy Graham today.  He was an amazing preacher and touched countless lives for Christ - including my own.  I had the opportunity to hear him preach in Portland.  I was impressed with the simplicity of his message of God's love for all of … Continue reading Farewell, Billy Graham. →

Birthday Confessions Happy birthday to me!  There, got that out of the way.  Today I turn 58.  Never imagined that age when I was eight. I thought of eighty or even sixty - but never 58. It is not that big of a deal.  I feel the same as I did yesterday or the day before … Continue reading Birthday confession →

JOY! Amazing Wonderful Joy! As I sat in the birthing room with my daughter last week, waiting for the birth of my tenth grandchild, I scrolled through the photos on my phone and found this picture.  My granddaughter expressing full on, no holds back, joy! Her evident joy not only made me smile; it made … Continue reading Joy – Amazing wonderful Joy! →