“Success to Significance”
“California?” Eyebrows lifting behind the frames of his glasses, the man walking toward us in blue jeans on the other side of the gate gave us a wide grin. “Yes.” “Welcome!” He opened the gate […]
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Hope because Jesus Lives!
The sun rose early that Sunday morning. Mary of Migdal had been grieving since Jesus was arrested Thursday evening. She was shattered at the death of her Lord, the one who forgave her when others […]
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Bet She’an
A “tel” is a hill that’s a site for an archeological dig. About ten percent of Bet She’an has been unearthed, and the 10% we saw Thursday morning was outstanding. To put Bet She’an in […]
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Sleepless in Soquel
I know I know, it’s a tired take on a delightful movie. Pain has been stalking me, making it hard to find a comfortable position in which to sleep. I approach the bed where Don […]
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Galilee and the Galilean
We began our day at the the Mount of Beatitudes, where there is a lovely convent and church. Rene taught us from the Beatitudes, and we had time to wander and pray. From there we […]
Read PostTel Aviv Surprise
After seventeen hours’ flying time, plus airport waits, Don and I approached the customs window in the Tel Aviv airport. Neither of us has been in Israel before. But seeing the land where Jesus walked, […]
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WEEPING MAY COME …
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I read my friend’s latest text. “Hours now.” Her husband was at the edge of eternity. And while I rejoiced that Charles would soon be welcomed into Jesus’ loving […]
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LOVE IN ACTION
“Haven’t your lips longed for my touch? Don’t say how much, show me, Don’t talk of love lasting through time Make me no undying vow Show me now!” In My Fair Lady, Eliza Doolittle says […]
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BE MY VALENTINE
“Will you be mine?” Is Valentine’s just one special day a year, or is it a lifestyle? Having lost one husband, I recognize more than ever how precious my time with my second husband is. […]
Read Post“SCARY STORIES”
We sat around the table after dinner, reminiscing. I recalled the time a friend of mine scared my little brother and his friend, who were home alone. Mom and Dad had an invitation out. Before […]
Read PostLet us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…”
Hebrews 10:23-24