Deep Clean A person’s childhood years leave so many impressions that last a lifetime. Around our house springtime was the time to do a deep cleaning of the house. I remember, when the weather started to warm up, mom and dad would take several days and give our house a deep cleaning. The windows would… Read More »

In Silence In silence He speaks to me In the whisper of morning frost Or the brilliance of a winter sunset. In silence, He holds my hand, The clasp of His fingers promise He will never, ever leave or forsake me. In silence, He taps my tongue With tongs of ashen coal, That I may… Read More »

God’s Comfort and Peace When I was a child there were times when I fell or injured myself. I would run home to my mom, and she would hug me and dry my tears. She would fix my wounds. But what was the most comforting was the hug from my mom. One of my childhood… Read More »

If I Had Wings When I was much younger, I often dreamt that I could fly around the house like a bird. Not all my dreams were so happy, but I looked forward to having those dreams. If I woke up in the middle of one of those, I wanted to fall back asleep as… Read More »

The Lord touches us with His love every day. We become aware of His gift with each lesson, trial, success, illness, health and new discoveries. His touch renews us and we are encouraged to rejoice in Him and imitate Him! Your Love I have tasted of love in the gentleness of the Dove. How little… Read More »

A Book’s Cover We have all heard the expression, don’t judge a book by its cover. Monika and I have seen that play out in our lives over the last several days. Recently we were invited by some friends to join them for dinner at this great new restaurant they heard about. None of us… Read More »

In His Time Comes Spring Signs of Spring burst everywhere The robin’s tunes thrill the air. The smell of earth, damp and clean Rain, mud and fog join Spring’s team. Frosty nights and noonday sun Sugar Maples start to run. Trees get tapped and buckets hung Plink, plink sweet songs of sap are sung. Ice… Read More »

The Glory of God This month the night sky has been in the news. The ability to see Mercury and Venus close together a few days before the total lunar eclipse on March 13/14 was spectacular! This got me thinking back to the summer before my senior year in high school. My family was gathered… Read More »

Heaven Is? How would you complete that sentence? Most of us have very different views about heaven. Many people don’t even believe there is a place called heaven. They believe you are born; you make the most of the cards dealt to you, and then comes nothing. How sad! Most believe there is some form… Read More »

Rock of Ages Rock of Ages is a hymn that brings back memories from my childhood. My family attended weekly services at a Methodist Church. We sang the “old hymns” every week. Rock of Ages became a family favorite. When both my parents passed away, this hymn was sung at both of their funerals. During… Read More »