As I was reading in 2 Samuel last week I noticed something that has never—to my knowledge—been mentioned in any of the teachings on the whole David and Bathsheba debacle. Look at this! Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As…
There’s Never a Tornado . . . .
When we first moved to Minnesota 41 years ago, we lived in a duplex. My neighbor in the downstairs unit is the one who helped me adjust to the nuances of Minnesota living. I’d grown up in California and was totally used to the idea of earthquakes, but the thought of living in a part…
Sharing Love and Encouragement
It’s been almost two weeks since John and I returned from a mission trip to Scotland. Every mission trip we’ve been on has been great, but this one made a huge impression on my heart. I’ve been trying to figure out for a week how to put my experience into words. So, let me start…
The Sweet Balm of Encouragment
On Labor Day, my mom took a spill and was hospitalized as a result. When we heard that nothing was broken we were all relieved and figured she’d be back at her assisted living apartment in no time. But, as the days progressed, it was clear this was not to be. When I realized it…
Crisp Days and Cool Nights Call for a Good Book
Labor Day seems to be the turning point. While summer isn’t officially over until September 22, and there are still plenty of hot days ahead, our minds just seem to turn to fall once the kids have all gone back into their classrooms, and the apples start to ripen. (And yes, I realize some of…