Mysteries of the Messiah: God’s Promises
I first became acquainted with Rabbi Jason Sobel when I logged in to a virtual program hosted by Carolyn Moor of Modern Widows Club. The topic considered widows sheltering in place during Covid. Rabbi Sobel pointed out that in Luke 8:42-48, we read about a bleeding woman who, desperate for healing, reached out to touch the hem of Jesus’...
Will You Promise? Hope You Can Count On
After a recent visit from grands, I thought about how different childhood is today from my days as a Mom of girls.. Reminiscing about my daughters growing up and outside summer play, led me to images of biking with friends and picnicking in the nearby gazebo. As little girls, they also had clapping games, like “Miss Mary Mack”. I heard it...
No Balloons or Streamers: International Widows Day June 23
International Widows Day is observed annually on June 23. It’s not a day marked with streamers, balloons, and cake. It’s probably not in fine print on your calendar and you won’t get a calendar alert on your phone. Show of hands: have you ever heard about it? In 2010, the United Nations established the date to raise awareness of the needs and...
Memorial Day: A Reminder to Remember
We often think of it as a three-day weekend, picnics, boating, and the start of the summer season. But it’s something else and so much more May 31, is day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military (not to be confused with Veterans Day on November 11 which honors all who served). We honor them for their sacrifice...
The Month of May: Bring on the Merry
A good friend recently confessed she has a love-hate relationship with May. “It’s generally stressful, but this year May has turned from busy into overwhelmed. End of school, Mother’s Day, prom preparations, graduation …” Her list continued with additional difficult expectations. I get it. For years, Mother’s Day was always a hard day for me. ...
Rock Solid: A Grandmother’s Hopes and Legacy
Today I welcome award winning writer Julie Lavender. After you read about her treasured moments that offer spiritual insights, please respond with a comment, and be entered into a drawing to receive her latest book. Sometimes the simplest activity turns into the most precious memory Several months before my grandson Benaiah turned two, I had...
“Look at Me!” From A Child’s Mouth to My Heart
Last week, my five-year-old grandson came to my house to play Wii bowling. Yes, it’s the dinosaur of electronic games and despite its age, in excellent working order. My sweet boy wanted to first play alone, then later with me, “to practice” and improve to compete with family members. I had stepped away to refill my coffee mug when I...
All is Ours Day
I’ve been fascinated lately by unusual days on the calendar. No, I don’t mean one day the temperatures call for a tall glass of iced tea while considering spring planting, and the next day we're curling up with a cup of hot chocolate reading a good book. Those days are unusual but expected in March and early April. I’m referring to the days...
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“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 16:11 (NIV)