The Man I Would Marry

During one foray into online dating, many years ago, I was asked for 5 characteristics that I wanted in a man I would marry. Fair question, a good one really, and I gave it some thought – how would I pare down a list of preferences and must-haves into the top 5 without losing some …

The Commander’s Lady

Our relationship started with the idea of Cinderella – a one liner about the need to get back to clearing cinders from the fireplace.  It was a lovely whirlwind, and I was convinced I had finally met my prince – especially on the day that he invited me to, of all things, a Ball.  Yes, …

Mother of Many

There’s a promise in Isaiah 54:1, that the desolate or barren woman will have more children than she who is married.   This was true of my Aunt Bettie, long a single woman yet surrounded by children and young adults, and it is turning out to be true of me. My fourth “~grandchild~” was just …

Happy Birthday, Love God

God is in control, personal, and faithful. Always.

Which Book??

James MacDonald (Walk in the Word) is currently doing a series on Revelation, today’s scripture is Rev 20. His presentation of the opening of the books struck me: If a name is not found in the Book of Life, it will be looked up in the other books, where every deed, thought, word, and rejected opportunity are listed. It’s the scales or the cross, the book of deeds or the Book of Life.