I did not invent God. I believe He invented me. I live near a Hindu Temple and when I walk by I pray Jesus. I have been past so many times that I can describe some of the idols and their placement on the exterior decor. I have many Hindu neighbors and friends. In discussion…
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Travel Study
While I’ve been visiting family I am enjoying the Psalms. Let’s group 17-22. There is God and there is Pam. Not much to compare except that God brings comfort to those who ask. King David is just asking. Psalm 17:1 reads, “Here a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry; Give ear to…
Such People
I love how the new completes the old. Psalm 15 describes ‘Such People’ by their actions. The ‘Such People’, who are allowed to enter God’s presence, do things like this; lead blameless lives, do what is right, speak truth from sincere hearts, refuse to gossip, despise sinners and honor the faithful. They even keep their…
Thy Loving Kindness
This phrase keeps getting me through today. “Thy loving kindness is better than life.” I’m also catching up on some study and have heard and read a few things worth a mention. I have a new life verse(s). It is something I am not very good at. James 1:19, 20, 25-27. In part, “This you…
Banished Words
Ran across the funniest article today on which words should be left behind in 2024. They are cringe, game changer (I agree – so sick of that one), era, dropped, IYKYK, sorry not sorry, skibidi, 100%, utilize, and period. Here are some of the reasons provided by Lake Superior State University on 1/1/25. This is…
Bringing A Request
Thoughts intersect as do prayers. My prayer today is to be more skillful in connecting the lessons learned in Berlin while volunteering. Psalm 5:3 reads, “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly”. I’m asking God to help me write only what has purpose…
The Ups and Downs of Psalm 4
I am reading a psalm each day. To organize me, I’m reading the number of the date for January, will press on, then repeat midyear. There are a group of nuns (but informally) that I met in Switzerland and their emphasis on reading the psalms was slowly with meditation. Verses 3 and 4 read, “You…
Lay It Down
It’s been awhile. I have already seen and heard a lot in 2025. Christmas was well underway when I returned from Prague with a segway to Baltimore. I still miss Cousin Susie. Cards did not get written but I haven’t given up on a New Year’s note. I’m back from chilly north Idaho but the…
Astronomical Star
There are many temporary closing scenes attached to the nativity in the book of Luke. I’ve been summarizing a few thoughts. The last four chapters seem to bring me back to the beginning. In Prague there is the oldest working astronomical clock completed about 1410 AD. Note the ‘AD’ because the birth of Jesus is…
Encouraged By The Son
It has been two weeks since my return from Prague and the ambitious plans of keeping up the walking has not happened – yet. The return week is a blur but I remember sleeping, doing laundry, rejoicing in the simple and familiar. The second week Christmas (minimally) unfolded and today I took a walk. Two…