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Transitions

Rejoice always,Pray without ceasingIn everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I have just returned from Florida and helping my sister-in-law with preparations for my brother’s funeral. It has been a long journey for the family as his dementia slowly worsened. She is havingContinue reading “Transitions”

Isaiah 6:8

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:“Whom shall I send,And who will go for Us?”Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Emphasis added) I return to this verse as preparation continues for 2 missions: Dominican Republic: January 16-24, 2026. Our team of 19 will join our partner team from Indiana for medicalContinue reading “Isaiah 6:8”

I’m a Finalist!

Scrivenings Press Announced the Finalists in the NovelStarts Contest:

All that He is

Psalm 40:1-3a: I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay. And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth- Praise to ourContinue reading “All that He is”

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. As I prepare to attend the Write To Publish conference I am battling a nasty cold. I have overwhelming fatigue, a sore throat and I’ve lost my voice! NotContinue reading “Psalm 19:14”

Here Am I! Send Me

Isaiah 6:8Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:“Whom shall I send,And who will go for Us?”Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” I’ve been physically active all my life and interested in many things, too many according to my husband:-Emergency Medicine-Overseas Missions-Music- piano, guitar, electric bass and alto flute. I’ve also dabbledContinue reading “Here Am I! Send Me”

Falling Apart

My imagined conversation with God: Me: Hey God. God: Hello… Me: I’m falling apart. Can You put me back together? God: I would rather not. Me: Why? God: Because you aren’t a puzzle. Me: What about all of the pieces of my life that are falling down onto the ground? God: Let them stay thereContinue reading “Falling Apart”

Words are Hard

I had the opportunity to visit Scotland several years ago and was captivated by the warmth of the Scots I met. I also fell in love with the beauty of the land. While there I visited the Isle of Skye, Culloden battlefield and many castles. And a character with a fascinating story planted herself inContinue reading “Words are Hard”

New Things

“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 God has indeed shown me new things. I’ve had the privilege of serving in many places on medical missions. And He has given me the time and space to pursue my lifelong dreamContinue reading “New Things”

From the rising of the sun

Photo from my friend Judy Bowen, full-time missionary in Togo at the mission hospital.