At First, It’s A Little Disconcerting

A life-changing cataract surgery reveals the beauty and clarity of a world once unseen, inspiring a journey of embracing new perspectives and deeper truths.

Until I was around 50 years old, I experienced severe nearsightedness. My parents noticed the problem when I struggled to read the chalkboard in first grade, leading to my first pair of glasses. Almost every year after that, I needed a stronger prescription. Over time, I learned to use landmarks for navigation since I couldn’t […]

Take Your Guide’s Advice

Mountain climbers fail when they don't follow their guides

Psalm 25, Verse 8-10 (NASB 1995): “Good and upright is the Lord; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” You’d be very foolish […]

Face Your Battles With Full Strength

Facing a battle? Remember: Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Eccl 4:12

I’ve drawn much comfort from the final book in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series by C. S. Lewis, entitled “The Last Battle.” The protagonists find themselves in a fight that appears to be hopeless. Outnumbered, weary, and bruised, the tiny band of heroes struggle to protect those who turned against them. Stuck between a rock […]

The Sad Confession of a Recipe Rebel

It's impossible to bake well unless you follow a recipe consistently. It's also impossible to live a victorious Christian life unless you obey God.

Although I don’t cook as much as I once did, I occasionally enjoy puttering around my little kitchen. Give me a stir-fry where I can improvise, and you’ll find me whistling while I work. I am at my creative best when it comes to soup. Extra vegetables, zucchini noodles replacing wheat noodles, and a little […]

God Has To Get Through Somehow

There are times that God will resort to sending trusted others to pass on a message when you choose not to listen to His internal promptings on a certain subject. God did so when He sent Cousin Nathan to confront the King. It is wise for you to take heed of that word.

In 2014, I felt a prompting from the Lord that I followed through on, even though I did so with a little bit of fear and trembling. It really helped a friend. Facebook Memories just reminded me of this today. Hearing the Voice of God Step out –take risks. I had a nudge while praying […]