I was still a young bride in January of 1956. Along with the rest of the world, my husband and I were shocked and horrified when we heard of the deaths of the five missionaries (Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Ed…
Thy Will Be Done
Tag: Family
A Grandma’s Revelations
I have taken a break from the fun task of making Christmas goodies; slow but syncopated music fills the air; thoughts of family stir in my heart. I am spending imaginary time with my grandchildren this morning; the music leads…
Promise in the Stars
Do you ever lean your head back and just stare at a star-filled sky? The majestic beauty of it can take your breath away… it leaves me in awe of the Creator who knows each bright light by name… It’s…
In My Own Prison
She paced the floor of the small space of the prison cell. Back and forth, wringing her hands, her heart felt as though it would come right out of her chest. It seemed more like a dream than reality. Would…
To Love Mercy ~ Beatitudes, Part 6
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Mercy is pure mystery. If grace is the place where God’s love and justice meet, then mercy is the medium that transforms our lives into offerings pleasing to…