He is Everywhere

Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he wasn’t around – the true confessions of my work experience on a farm! Presence, at times, makes a difference. Just as my...

Change My Heart

The song “Change my heart, O Lord; make me ever new” is occasionally sung in my prayers much differently, “Change my life circumstances, O Lord; make me more comfortable.” It would seem so much simpler for the difficult situations of my life to...

Belief – Actions

I used to enjoy teaching resident doctors the art of medicine – how to communicate to patients, showing them kindness and compassion. However, this caused me to pause when I considered my heart and conduct at home. Lecturing is easy; living it is difficult....

What a Legacy!

I say to myself, The Lord is my inheritance, therefore, I will hope in him. Lamentations 3:25 NLT Reading this Scripture reminds me of the preamble to my grandfather’s will.  I thought you might enjoy reading it. Full text reads: To Proceed, my last will...

Drudgery or Joy?

Life is difficult!  At times nothing seems easy. In fact, it can become drudgery – menial tasks, the toils of everyday life, the pain and the “why me” situations. Yet I read that  …the joy of the LORD is your strength.(Nehemiah 8:10...