Stories can bring joy, comfort and learning. Today, I offer you this story from my newest short story collection, “Breakthrough Moments”. Hospitality is a major Biblical theme. Sometimes God calls us to welcome people into our home and into our hearts. Afterward we discover that we have welcomed angels and even the Christ child himself….
For years, I have used the same doll as my baby Jesus in my story telling. He’s just a doll, certainly, but I feel my love for Jesus deeply, every time I look at him. When I put him out in the cold and rain and snow in our front yard Nativity scene, I feel…
Today, the sun is shining. Chickadees are enjoying their breakfast outside my window. Best of all, I received a copy of the front cover for “Rajah Finds His Wisdom”. Sue Reynolds, my graphic artist, has done a fantastic job. I love it. I’ve loved this story from it’s beginning. I’m so grateful to everyone who…
A Tribute to Grandparents My submission to Author’s Showcase has been accepted and posted. I’m excited about people in Britain reading my story. In addition, they added an advertisement…
Friendship Yesterday, I officiated at the funeral for my friend Dorothy Woodcock. It was a privilege and an honour and also very difficult. After my divorce I was needing some single friends. I believe God led me to the Lindsay Christian Singles Club, and to Dorothy and Arlene. We became a threesome and we’ve maintained…
Soaring Eagle Woman Last night, our twenty-year-old granddaughter came for supper carrying a gift of love. “While I waited for my lunch at the food truck today,” she said, “I wandered over to an artist’s display. I saw this painting, Grandma. It’s your colours.” My heart filled in the spaces. “In the middle of your…
Motherhood/Family Yay!!!! Mother’s Day is coming. Being a Mom is a special privilege, although at times it can feel all consuming, and full of worry. Always, it’s a life sentence. No one gets to be a mom for just a little while. Even when our blessed child leaves us through a miscarriage, or childhood death,…
Today my heart is crying for the people of the Ukraine. Feelings overwhelm me: helplessness as an individual, guilt for the gratitude of being Canadian. I fear that someday, such chaos and destruction could happen here. And of course, I pray. I desperately want God to do something. I feel as if my pleas are…