Pay it Forward– creditor offers the debtor the option of “paying” the debt forward by lending it to a third person instead of paying it back to the original creditor. Debt and payments can be monetary or by good …
The clutter in our lives
May
We have been in the states almost one year and as Carl and I begin to think of clearing out of here, the question hits us in the faces, “How did we manage to collect so much junk?!” (or …
Fasting…and praying?
During this Lenten Season, we went to one of our Covenant Churches for Ash Wednesday Service and the challenge to the congregation was to fast from selfishness, and to do one kind deed daily (at a cost to our …
Japan in turmoil…come, Lord Jesus, come.
A week ago, while I was on my sisters’ get-away, the 9.0 earthquake hit Japan. We were taking time to relax and enjoy one another for a couple of days when across the world, families were in upheaval and being …
We, being many, are one …
Being with so many different church families this year has sparked this thought from my journaling as I realize once again how huge the family of God is and how privileged we are to part of this incredible group. Thank …
Turning 56
Numbers don’t seem to matter too much to me.
What is more important is the state of my physical and mental well-being… and where I am in my relationship with God and others.
So, this birthday’s significance has more to …
Soaking up Wisdom
The rain is falling outside as I write on this cold California day, and yet, just 5 days ago, this picture was taken in Chico, when we visited Naomi and Ryan, and saw where they have made “home” for this …
Is Techno Touchy?
I think my age bracket (old) has a difficult time feeling cozy warm feelings from modern technology. I know that there is probably no better way to convey information quickly, succinctly and to a wide audience other than entering the …