"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Cor 12:9 NIV)Growing old brings many different challenges. For me, one the biggest ones has been adapting to sleep apnoea, and especially to one of its consequences: forgetfulness. I've...
Kelsey walked slowly up to June’s Place; she was moved again with the colors of autumn. Red, yellow and orange leaves swayed in the light breeze, making a beautiful swirl all around her. God had taken His brush and painted a magnificent picture for all to enjoy. As...
We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3Michael Ellsessar was an athlete...
Luke 15:20 - He got right up and went home to his father. When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. (MSG)We have a kitten in our home now. Her name is Sassy. She came to live with us last fall...
"Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love." (Col 3:13-14 The Message)The highlight of our New Zealand trip was cancelled!...
I snapped at my son today. In a moment of frustration I scolded him over something trivial that I could have easily ignored. I saw the hurt in his eyes after I did it and apologized to him. Afterwards, I gave him a hug, reminded him of what a good son he is, and told...
My Grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas, little food, and an attack by a...