I was blessed today to be able to spend time in the garden. Weeding and pruning. Working along side my brother and sister, which is always a blessing. But early this morning, it was just me and Abba. And the song : “I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the [...]
Archive > May 2009
For Him
Today’s saint is St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, a nun who took Mary Magdalene as her name. She led a life filled with both the ecstacy of visions from Him and with intense suffering. Her dying thought-which I commend to everyone- “The last thing I as k of you—and I ask it in the name [...]
Honeysuckle
The honeysuckle is fragrant and plentiful this year. Strong and sweet smelling. It almost seems to permeate your skin and clothing. I pile up in my swing with my pillow and blanket, open my Bible for some study time, (Psalm 80seems to be the focal point for the past few days), and before I [...]
My Cross Is Heavy
There are some days when the cross I bear seems heavier than others. I am afraid today is one of those days. It is a great honor to carry a cross of any description. God blesses me when He invites me closer. “Take up your cross and follow me”… was the invitation Jesus made to [...]
Bearing My Cross Gladly
I’ve been reading about Benedict’s trip to the Middle East and wishing I could be there with him. Imagine how it would feel to walk the steps and paths that the Lord has walked; to know that the soil under your feet was once under His! But, for better or worse, that’s not my lot [...]
The Sign
I saw it again tonight. In Wal-Mart parking lot. I wanted to stop, but that still small voice told me “NO”. “No not yet”. I saw it also last Sunday evening in Chapmanville. I hadn’t seen the sign in a very long time. Has it been a year or possibly two? I had even sent [...]
Answered Prayers
Sometimes we fail to give thanks or to even acknowledge prayers that are answered by the Father. For those of you who prayed on my behalf and on behalf of my clients and my assistant Derek while we were in the field this past week, I give thanks to you, and I do indeed give [...]