by Norma Gail When trials strike and events are beyond our control, peace is difficult to come by. Job, a biblical expert on life turned upside-down, is one of my favorites. However, there was a
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Where did everybody go?
Recent photos of empty streets and parking lots leave me feeling uneasy. Playgrounds and ballfields. Stadiums and universities. Restaurants and doctor’s offices. School buildings and churches. Where did everybody go? I know how this happened,
Read moreWashed Away
Hours of careful effort had etched the colorful chalk drawings into the sidewalk. They were there to brighten the day of the neighborhood and the mail carrier. They certainly brightened my day. A small gift
Read moreGod is Not Quarantined
More than any other Easter, the resurrection power of God is afresh in my mind. The empty tomb is a reminder that God is not quarantined and hope is not canceled. Neither this pandemic nor
Read morePeace In uncertain times
A time for everything? We’re told these are uncertain times. What about yesterday, last year, or twenty years from now? Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Isn’t any time an uncertain time? As we pray
Read moreWorry, fear, or peace–god’s peace
As we go through these days of new routines, new concerns, new priorities (who would have ever thought we would be planning trips to the stores early just to get toliet paper!!!!) may we stop and spend time with the ONE who knows all, knows our future, and is in control. We need to seek Him and let Him fill us with His Spirit–for that is where we will find our true PEACE.
Read morePeace-Stealers
Peace. Is it just me, or do you find it increasingly difficult to actually feel peaceful in a world which constantly shouts everything except peace? I won’t enumerate the various threats to our peace. I’m
Read moreToo Fast, Too Furious
Despite his actions, I did what I always do. Driving to the school where I teach takes about ten minutes. One morning as I puttered along, I noticed a snazzy Range Rover behind me. It
Read moreListen with your eyes
“Listen to me, Mom!” “I am listening, honey.” “No, you’re not.” “Yes, I am. I’ve heard every word you said.” “But, Mom, I need you to listen with your eyes. Mom then sets aside her
Read moreBe Gentle
Now that we are all (or almost all) hunkered down to protect ourselves and each other from the pandemic, let’s rethink our relationships. And what do our relationships there look like? Most of our personal
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