The Unwritten Chapters
Knowing it’s a fruitless exercise doesn’t stop me from obsessing over the “what ifs” of life. Witnessing my elderly parents’ journey, even with the tireless support of my sister and brother-in-law, has cast a shadow of concern over my own future. I find myself bracing for elderly years that aren’t yet here, allowing the anxiety […]
Embracing Tomorrow
The incidence of suicide is increasing in our nation. I feel compelled to shine a light on this often hidden, always painful situation, which is fraught with unanswerable questions. I’m hoping even this limited information will help someone. Over a brief period, I became aware of three young men who died by suicide. All the […]
The Lord, Our Keeper
Many of us have experienced the responsibility of dispersing our parents’ property when they pass away. Sadly, we often find that the items they valued are not “worth keeping” in the eyes of others. Scripture tells us that we are much more valuable than the birds of the air (Proverbs 3: 3-4). Many scriptures emphasize […]
Esther’s Hidden Courage
Most are familiar with Esther, the Queen of Persia, who saved her people from destruction. The final line in verse fourteen is frequently quoted: Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? It’s often used as a slogan of encouragement, indicating preparation to do something meaningful. An […]
The Three R’s
We all know that phrase, “Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic,” coined at the beginning of the 19th century. God’s Word actually speaks of them all. READING: 2 Timothy 2:15, “STUDY to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 1 Timothy 4:13, “Till I come, give attendance to READING, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 […]