Crossroad I’m in the valley of discontent Where my passion brews, and my heart is rent. The way stretches dark and long As I march on wearily to an unknown song. I pray for a clearing, a cliff or a peak As relentlessly onward a haven I seek. Where is it leading? Where will I…
Photo Credit: Markito, via Pixabay Do you ever look back and wish for what might have been? Sometimes, I do. Just this morning, I was reading in Job, and I must admit that I could echo his sentiments. “Oh, how I long for the good old days, when God took such very good care…
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Romans 14:19 I am sharing “Make Every Effort” and joining like-minded sisters at Still Saturday and Give Me Grace. Photo Credit: Karla31, via Pixabay
A young man lost his life on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri. His parents are grieving, and his community is in crisis. A law enforcement officer is in seclusion in fear for his life. His family also hurts, and his brothers in uniform are on the defensive. As images of demonstrations appear on television, we…
Photo Credit: Kai Stachowiak, via Pixabay I love a good bowl of chili. The combination of beans, ground beef, tomatoes, and spice sits well in my stomach and comforts my spirit. This is a “go to” dish for me that I throw together “easy peasy.” I don’t really have a defined recipe. I just…
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:2-3, NLT Lord, unite our hearts in love and show us the way. I am sharing “Together” and…