I have recently discovered a new podcast by an author, artist and poet by the name of Tanner Olson. The title of the podcast, “Walk a Little Slower,” is what caught my eye. My late husband always lamented that I walked too fast and due to his health issues, keeping up with me was difficult. […]
John 8:12 English Standard Version (ESV) Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Have you considered where would we be without light? When you walk into a dark room, do you automatically reach for […]
In Matthew 16:36 (New International Version) we read: Jesus asked His disciples “Who do people say that I am?” and then He asked them: “Who do YOU say that I am?” Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the church season of Lent. You may be asking what is the purpose of Lent? Lent […]
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 (New International Version) In 2003, my father passed away after a short illness. One of the many things I miss and loved most about him was […]
How can something be sacred and ordinary at the same time as the terms seem to be incongruous? When you think of the word ordinary what comes to mind? Dull? Unpolished? Rough-hewn? Merriam-Webster defines it as “of common quality, rank, or ability.” Using that definition, you may find it odd to think of discovering something […]
Scripture tells us we need to show love in action and not just with our words. In 1 John 3:16-18, we read: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material […]
DETOUR: “a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way” What is the first thing you think of when you read the words “Detour Ahead” on a road sign? Are you excited or do you inwardly groan and start to worry that you will be late […]
Organizing and decluttering our homes has become popular of late. Experts suggest if something does not bring us joy, we should toss it or donate it. We are encouraged to surround ourselves only with things we love. Unfortunately, it is not always an easy task to give up those things we have become attached to. […]
When I walk through local antique and thrift shops, I am drawn to old vintage quilts—especially those created with patchwork motifs. If those quilts could tell a story, I imagine they would share how the scraps of fabric came from old feed sacks or from Grandma’s apron or from a faded pair of Pa’s […]
