Change of Intention I came to Scribettes, my local writing group, thinking I would work on my new story. I…
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Upheld Devotionals
Upheld in Living the Story
Autumn Grace God has given us grace in this long, warm, brilliant autumn season this year. I love it. Especially…
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Upheld in Following Protocol
Protocol A few weeks ago I saw these turkeys strutting across the street. I thought what a joy to watch…
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Upheld In A September Morning
September morning Muted beauty. It’s much easier to admire a muted sun when you know it is fog and not…
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Upheld in the Cornerstone
New Normal It’s been a long, hot, dry summer. The fires have raged. The rains have passed us by. Both…
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Upheld In Disruption
Disaster and Catastrophe During the recent Spokane fires, I found out just how hard it can be to concentrate on…
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Upheld in Father’s Care
** An Earthly Father Recently, as I was driving, I saw a dad with his two small children riding bikes….
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Upheld In Words
Birthday Contest First, I must apologize to all who took the “How well do you know LJ” contest at my…
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Upheld In Dependence
The Path to the River I had a chance to walk with Jeff, my son, along the Columbia River at…
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Upheld in Transcendence
Summer Kick Off Holiday Many of us have headed to the lake to open cabins, put the boat in the…
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