It was another splendid but swelteringly steamy day in Tucson, Arizona, and we, along with our welcome company from overseas, were completely wilted. All we could think about was a walk through the cool, air-conditioned mall that was just twenty minutes away. We made...
A few years ago I woke up with unimaginable pain in my lower back. The pain was so intense that I couldn't even stand up. Now, I do like to sleep, but believe me, not twenty-four hours a day! Doctors could only prescribe heavy pain killers, and my daily visits to the...
Psalm 91:15 - Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party. (MSG)Because our summers are very short, camping is a chosen activity in our area. To be outside as much as possible is the preference of many people.One...
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5One sunny afternoon, my best friend and I attended our sons’ softball game. While sitting in the bleachers, Doris offered me taffy...
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Colossians 2:7 Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Ephesians 3:17When the rains subsided, and the sun peeked out, roots of the mangroves were clearly visible at the...
Noise!It's everywhere we turn. It's aggravating, it's nerve-wracking, it's unbearable! In our world, we cannot seem to be silent. It's like we've never learned how!And that noise couldn't be more intense as I stand in the middle of Six-Flags Darien Lake, amidst the...
Just when you think I've done the craziest things, I come up with another one. Some months back, in a moment of hilarity, a friend asked me a question no one had for twenty-three years. "Do you want to drive my car?" I laughed, and so did she.Then I thought what a...