From Lamenting to Peace

The following writings are journeys of lamenting, which is necessary, AND finding peace on the other side. a ‘feitheamh  (Anticipation) The battle raged for most of the day and on through the night. Cries, screams, metal clanging against metal. Fires sprang up in the...

My Joy of Falling Asleep

For the first five decades of my life, I fought childhood fears of falling asleep. I have finally made peace with bedtime and it has become the most joyful part of my day. Turning off the chaos in my head used to be hard but talking to Godin the quiet darkness fills...

Children Bring Me Joy

I love being around children because they bring me joy. Their liveliness makes me feel younger. It lifts my spirits to be close to their light-hearted, innocent ways. The sound of their little voices delights my ears. Their quick hugs and the love they feely share...

What Brings Me Joy? My Family!

Being with my family (or members of my family) makes my heart leap with joy because their warmth, acceptance, and loving spirit makes me feel safe, accepted, brave, and hopeful about life. Being with my family fills my love tank. They bring hours of smiling, laughing,...

February Musings

MY HUSBAND (by Susan Stedman) My husband stole my heart like a crook With a wink and a sexy come-hither look I didn’t run and give into my fears Last week we celebrated thirty-five years The best thing of all, he’s the world’s greatest cook!   If I … Would...

Make the Bible Come Alive in Prayer

Making the Bible “come alive in prayer” means praying God’s Word back to Him. It means to speak prophetically over your desires, concerns, needs, issues, and problems. It seems easy enough when we simply repeat or quote a scripture, ex., Is 53:5, “…by His stripes I am...