"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3 Another Monday has arrived. I was startled awake by my alarm this morning—a rare occurrence for me—but I suppose some days we simply require a little more rest than others. Yesterday was the typical whirlwind of a Sunday, yet it remains my favorite … Continue reading Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
Rantings
Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Sunday, May 17, 2026 "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." — Psalm 143:5 As I sit here this morning, listening to the rhythmic gurgling of the coffee pot, my mind drifts back into the past. I’m finding that with age, I … Continue reading Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Calm in the Storm
Today's Devotion: Friday, May 15, 2026 The Passage: Mark 4:39"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Today did not start out as planned. Usually, I wake up before my alarm to get a head start on the day, … Continue reading Calm in the Storm
Life Cycles
It's 4am and I finally gave up on sleep.Once again, my mind races. With age I'm noticing that I'm aware of more funerals than birthday parties. I hear of more serious health issues than colds and chicken pox. Life cycles.I am now closer to the end than the beginning. So many questions still unanswered but … Continue reading Life Cycles
Pulled
The inner battle rages, swaying to and fro. My mind and body aching, tired of fighting so. My strength is in my weakness, of this to be reminded. He holds me in His hands, yet I remain blinded. Soon it will be clear, the path which I should take. With His gentle guidance, a decision … Continue reading Pulled
Blind and Self-absorbed
I know not what to say, What difference would it make anyway. Trapped in their own ways. Never to hear what You say.
Feeling Disappointed
We are all born with an innate sense of right and wrong. I like to believe that most of us listen to this internal instinct before we act on what we may be thinking. Sometimes we ignore it and move forward only to regret it later. Then there are those who have no regrets and … Continue reading Feeling Disappointed
Thoughts
I'm sitting here this morning, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the rain. The birds are also having their morning conversations. It's a peaceful feeling. I stopped watching the news several months ago. I became so tired of the negativity, the hate, the hurt, the evilness of the world; but you can't escape … Continue reading Thoughts
