Feeling empty? Feeling alone?

When I was in my teens I first read the story of Corrie ten Boom –a Dutch watchmaker and Christian who along with her father and other family members, helped many Jews escape the Nazi holocaust during World War II. She spent time in prison for her actions and was...

Who Is Calling For Your Help Today?

An ordinary day. An ordinary walk. Just my youngest daughter and I at the downtown mall. Suddenly I heard the sound. So faint I almost missed it. “Please help me.” I glanced around wondering where those words had come from. My eyes fell on the form of an elderly woman...

Songs In The Night

Another night. Tossing back and forth. Thinking. Praying. Remembering. The words of treasured hymns from long ago come to mind. ‘When you walk with the Lord.’ ‘It is well’. Even ‘Jesus Loves me’ Then suddenly ‘Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps and giveth me songs in...

Love Is Bigger Than You And I

It is not confined to a single day Love is not limited to a certain group of people It’s more than romance and stronger than hearts and flowers. No, love stretches from north to south and east to west Wrapping you in its arms of constant deep knowing and care Love...

Sometimes Love Is A One-Way Street

I approached the meeting with all the hope and confidence that my heart would be understood and received.  Yes, I honestly thought that there would be at least compassion and kindness although there might be no answers. Even that would have been a blessing. But...