Tag Archives: Patience

In the early morning “twilight” zone of awakening here on this Independence Day, I felt the Holy Spirit gently downloading in me His heart on divorce. It was a alternative perspective that shook me. He often gets my attention in this way–and I know it’s Him because there’s an unexplainable ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your engines!  VAROOOM! VAROOOM! Have you ever been to a car race? Being “FAST” is important. However, for a racecar driver to be the fastest, he or she needs to make many adjustments during the race. If he or she does too much of one thing, ...

In the entryway of my mother’s house hangs a beautiful picture of a waterfall surrounded by trees.  You’d never know the picture was made up of hundreds of puzzle pieces unless you examined the picture up close. One thousand small jig saw puzzle pieces, precisely fitted together with seams lined up perfectly, create ...

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) A little while back, my housemates were on vacation and their dog, Sammie, was left for their sons to watch.  One night Sammie was left alone for ...

I don’t get much time to mingle with adults.  I work out of a home office as a medical editor.  It’s a lonely job, no office drama, no contact or connection with many people.  It can be a lovely job and short commute, but very little interaction with others.  So when I get ...