Dare to Hope

   One of the my most distressing disappointments of this pandemic (no, not Hawaii) will impact 10,000 children and 15,000 adults  in 43 states and 6 countries.  Anyone who knows me knows I choose twenty years ago to align myself with Royal Family Kids (rfk.org).  I’ve spent the past eighteen summers working with camps in Oklahoma,…

We’re Not Done Yet

   In these days of uncertainty and confusion, with my blank planner sitting on my dresser, it’s easy to feel insignificant.  For many of us, the ‘ministry’ aspect of our lives seems to be sidelined. Those who previously made meals for shut ins can’t do that now.  Those who visited the sick can’t do that now. Those who had…

Got Joy?

   On August 27, 2018.  I wrote  a blog with reasons we should not be joyous.  Apparently it struck a cord, it is my most viewed blogpost of this little career.  So today, as Queen Rona reigns, I am sure joy seems like a distant emotion.  Again, I want to turn to a Psalm of…

Hot Pursuit

   Last fall in my current home, Colorado, there were several mountain lion attacks.  I have a friend who has a bear family living in her front yard.  She carefully opens her door and checks before going outside. Every year,  the local newscasters give the public a tutorial on what to do if hiking and meeting…

Fear of what?

   I’ve really been struggling with today’s post.  The topic is fear of other people’s opinions.  I’m not sure any of us are worried about that just now.  We’ve discovered in the last few weeks all that we can live without.  Selfies are far less common and when they are, we are wearing pajamas.  Everyone…