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Here I Am

This is the response to God by: -Abraham (Genesis 22:1, 7, 11) -Jacob (Genesis 46:2) -Moses (Exodus 3:4) -Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8) Is this my response also? I pray that it be so. My life has been full of travel of late: Scotland on vacation, Tampa Florida to help with funeral preparations for my brother, UkraineContinue reading “Here I Am”

Novel Starts Contest

While awaiting to announcement of winners, I received this in my email today:

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”