The scariest part of any roller coaster ride is that first long slow crawl to the top. Click, Click, Click. My heart is beating crazily. Click, Click, Click. Now I am at the point where all I see is sky. The tracks are gone! The drop is not yet visible. It is here that I … Continue reading The scary part
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An upward climb
An upward climb. Treacherous and steep, these stairs are carved in a mound of stone knows as Mars Hill, situated below the Parthenon in Athens. The stairs are worn and difficult to climb. Reaching the top is hazardous and draining. But I was determined to reach the top. This was a special place. It was … Continue reading An upward climb
Battle Cry!
Battle Cry! I am sure you think this rather a strange title for this picture. Yet look closer. Can you see them? Two valiant warriors facing an immense enemy as vast as the ocean. Armed only with a small green pail and their indomitable will, they stand firm. Resolute. It's cold. The wind's icy fingers … Continue reading Battle Cry!
Held
Held. I snapped this picture when I was on a cruise the fall of 2016. To me, the sun looks like it is being held by the clouds. It reminds me that I am held. What a lovely, wonderful, empowering, and joyful thought that I am held. Unlike the sun in this photo, the hands … Continue reading Held
Rise Up or Melt Down
Rise Up or Melt Down. My favorite quote is "Don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff." Always makes me smile. I have no fancy picture today. Thought about taking a selfie of me pulling out my hair, but that is too hard to do one-handed. 🙂 Besides, that is not the … Continue reading Rise Up or Melt Down
Every Day Is A Gift
I love presents. I honestly don't know which I prefer more; receiving them or giving them. There is something exciting about presents! The mystery of what is in the very pretty bag or beautifully wrapped box; the look on the face of the person opening the item and discovering what lies inside; the squeals of … Continue reading Every Day Is A Gift
Forgiveness
This morning as I spent time alone with my Father, I thought about how His forgiveness is like a warm shower on a cold dark morning. I come to the shower stall, cold, dirty, and exhausted. My muscles tense and aching, I come seeking relief and awakening. So it is when I seek God's forgiveness. … Continue reading Forgiveness
Confession of a “convenient” Christian
I am grateful that Christ didn't find it too inconvenient to die on the cross for me.
Farewell, Billy Graham.
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 confession
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