John and Jackie are moving. They are still going to be living near Columbus, but they are moving into a little bit bigger house. The thing with moving is – whether you go five miles or five hundred – you still have to move everything. Of course, Tom and I are helping them. We are …
From Worship Experiences
Procrastination Jeopardizes the Future
I was thinking recently about procrastination. No one has ever accused me of being a procrastinator, but there are times when I have accused Tom of being one. Tom likes to consider all his options before he makes a decision about something. And he waits because there might be better options available tomorrow. I consider …
Thunderstorms Threaten Worship Service
Last Sunday scattered thunderstorms were forecast for the Lewis Center area. Tom and I returned to the outdoor worship service at Lewis Center United Methodist Church. But we were a little concerned about the service being rained out or the worship leaders being threatened by lightning. Of course, Lewis Center was on top of it. …
Outdoor Worship at Lewis Center UMC
This last week we went to our first in-person outdoor worship service at Lewis Center United Methodist Church. We hadn’t worshiped with a congregation since the beginning of March. This was the second outdoor worship service for Lewis Center. They have two huge, wonderful shade trees on a large lawn. The lawn gently slopes down …
Low Battery or Not Plugged In
Today when I tried to use the mouse on my computer, it wouldn’t work. I decided it had a low battery and replaced the battery. But it still didn’t work. Then I noticed that the wireless receiver for the mouse wasn’t plugged in. If it isn’t plugged in, the mouse can’t communicate with the computer. …
No Other Gods Before Me
In my morning devotions today, I read Exodus 20, which contains the 10 Commandments. As I read the first commandment again, “You shall have no other gods before me,” it hit me in a new way. This is why I read the Bible over and over – because you never know how the Holy Spirit …
Blessed By My Dad Every Day
I have been blessed by my dad every day of my life. When I think of God, my father, I think of the father God gave me as a model. My dad is a man of faith first and foremost. He is a healer, a helper, and has a wonderful sense of humor. As he …
Simple Sheep and Silly Sheep
The local memory care nursing home, Thrive, has sheep outside its doors. The three plastic sheep are something they added this year. I don’t know who is in charge of the sheep but what they are doing changes with the season. For instance, on Valentine’s day they held up big hearts. New Year’s they wore …
Keep Your Eyes Open for the Lord
I have to admit I’ve been a little bored lately. Tom and I got to work where we give the same short speech 100 times a day. We walk along the trails of the park. On Thursdays we pick up our groceries. Once a week we order takeout and walk on the beach. I have …
Life of Answered Prayer
Do you have a life of answered prayer? I do. I look over prayer journals from years past, and see prayer after prayer that God answered. One of the best answered prayers in my life is my husband, Tom. Yesterday was our 39th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe – the years have flown by! There …