My Journal

The former president is confused. Jimmy Carter announced that he is separating from the Southern Baptist denomianation because of their policies regarding women which he interprets as making them subservient and subject to the various often brutal whims of men.I must...

In the past couple months, I have compared my journey to two vastly different people--Abraham and Alice (in Wonderland, that is). Now, I know that's quite a comparison. So, here's why I say that. Sometimes, life brings change so unexpectedly that it does feel like...

Summer is here in all its glory and I am relishing the sunny days and relaxed schedule. Well, relaxed may not be the right word, but at least my children and I are enjoying a break from the homework and lesson routine, not to mention a later bedtime.Actually, while...

Life is sometimes too complicated . . . . . .so, I'm taking action.I have removed my decorating blog and opened my pastor's wives blog to general readers (yes, I know there will be non-pastor's wives reading it, but perhaps it will reach more people this way and it...

Come to Me, Summer Come to me, summer, with rays of white goldthe warmth of the sun caressing my skinthe long hours of twilight extending my day.Come to me, summer, with shades blue and greenlike waves of the shore 'neath sparkling white sand,like stripes on the chair...

We spent a family day in Cleveland and enjoyed a sunny few hours in the city by the lake.

Last evening was my daughters' 3rd violin recital, and it went very well. I was so proud of them. They have a very capable teacher in Mrs. Lydia Kunselman who has brought them so far in the past 2 years. And the Lord has used some other very special people to make...

Yesterday, I finally submitted my manuscript to my editor at Wesleyan Publishing House. It was an exciting moment in my writing journey. I am so indebted to many people who have helped me get to this point. Maybe I'll say more about that later.I am very happy when I...