What comes to your mind when you hear the word, peace? Is it a quiet calm time of the day. Or maybe it is just an anti-war slogan. Maybe it is something that you think will never happen. In the Bible the word “peace” often refers to peace with God, meaning that we are no longer at war with God. By God’s grace we have acknowledged that our sin has separated us from God, and through faith, we have accepted that…
It is the end of March. Could someone please tell the weather that March is over and we want spring weather. There is snow in the forecast for the next few days. Even with snow I see signs of spring — lambs in the field, daffodils blooming, and trees beginning to bud. I love the bits of home that spring is coming. What have I done this month? How am I doing reaching my goals? I finished reading through the…
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. It is time for some of my random thoughts about parenting and loving someone with Down Syndrome. World Down Syndrome Day and her birthday usually cause me to reflect a bit. This year has brought new changes and challenges. Last year Miss K turned 13. Yes, that means she is a teenager. I don’t really think of her as a teenager but she will tell you that she is 13. So I guess I…
It is on signs and shirts. For some it is a mantra. It might be a challenge to help through the day. I no longer choose joy. Why do I no longer “Choose Joy”? Yes, I know we are commanded to rejoice in all things. (Philippians 4:4-7). It is good to have joy. After all this blog is titled, As He Leads is Joy. I know that there is joy in following Jesus. I am learning to rejoice in all…
My great Aunt Dora was the eldest of my grandfather’s siblings. She was born in 1910. In 1936 Aunt Dora worked at Spanish Mission in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. She spent 8 years ministering there and during that time learned Spanish. When she was 34 and 11 months, she entered nursing school just squeezing in as students had to be between the ages of 18 and 35. I was impressed recently when I learned that she was awarded the Linda…