"All of life is business with God…" John Calvin
In early October, our neighborhood participated in National Night Out, which is, according to their website, “an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.”[1] At the block party, complete with a taco bar (say less!), sidewalk chalk and bubble machine for the … Continue reading Living for We and Not Me
Being a writer has never meant that I can sit down and spin out 800 words on any given topic at the drop of a hat. Some of the things that I write are the result of days and hours of study, some come from the inspiration of a moment but built upon a foundation … Continue reading A Life Fuller Than an Obituary Can Tell
Have you ever hiked up a mountain, or even a wooded hill? If so, chances are your view was limited until you passed the tree line. A hike in the woods offers many lovely views, but once you’re above the trees you can see for miles and miles. When we lived in Pennsylvania (Penn’s Woods), … Continue reading Be Holy and Happy
One of my favorite stories of faith in the sovereign timing of God comes from the Civil War. During the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, Confederate General Bernard Bee coined General Jackson’s nickname when he pointed to him seated on his horse amid heavy fire and shouted, “There is Jackson standing … Continue reading The Sovereign Ruler of the Seasons
