I love words. I often look up a word in the dictionary even one I know to the meaning. At times I find that the dictionary gives me a deeper meaning. There is a word in Chinese, “mafan”, which means trouble, annoying, time-consuming, or no purpose but it needs to be done. We have not found a simple American English word that fits that meaning so we use “mafan” when we have all the forms to fill out and it…
How do you remain faithful in a crisis? When life seems to be falling apart, you might question how you can remain faithful. If you are like me, in time of crisis there are numerous questions running through your head. We can remain faithful to God in a Crisis. In a crisis, we often ask the questions, “Where is God?” or “Is God good?” We want to know God’s presence in our lives in difficult times. When life is difficult,…
How do you prepare for winter? Have you ever read Laura Ingalls or other similar books set in the olden days when you couldn’t just run to the supermarket? At that time people had to prepare for winter. Winter could not be ignored rather in many ways the year was spent preparing for winter. In the spring the fields and gardens were planted so that there would be food for the summer but also extra for the winter. Summer was…
In just one day the world falls apart in the Johnson family. Five children mean five different and unique situations that need to be addressed and discussed. Two parents drifting apart unsure of what they want. One guest on a radio show who demonstrates grace and love. Could this family be put back together? Do you ever see someone walking a path or living a life that is leading to disaster but can’t say anything? That is a bit…
Sixteen years ago I held a newborn in my arms. She looked so tiny all wrapped in a pink towel. Now 16 years later she tells me how she is growing. She stands next to me and with her hand going up on an angle tries to convince me that she is taller than I am. Sixteen years ago we faced medical uncertainties, surgeries, and the fear that she would not live. It was after complication after a heart catheterization…