When you read your Bible, one of the methods to greater understanding is to ask, “Am I in this story? Can I relate to any of the characters? Is God speaking to me?” I am preparing to speak to several groups this morning and sometimes, I feel like Moses must have felt when God asked him to go and speak to the Israelites.  He replied, ‘Me?  … Read more

It seems when I do something really selfish – like jump in front of someone in the McDonald’s line because “I’m in a hurry” or am not completely truthful about a situation “in order to protect someone else” or even when I’m nosey and try to find out something about someone that is none of my business, God reminds me immediately and even tries to … Read more

I love getting up early in the morning to be with the Lord.  It is the most special time of the day.  It’s a time that I look forward to…..and hate to pull away.  My time with Him is just for me to ‘be’.  I sit in silence with Him.  My heart opens to love Him.  I express my gratitude for the day and the … Read more

It was called Kanuga. I had never been there before.  It is a spiritual retreat near Asheville. The setting could not have been more perfect.  It is October in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Cottages were situated within the forest and embracing the edge of a sparkling lake.  A great fireplace was in the main hall.  Rocking chairs lined up on a wide covered porch.  The cross … Read more

I was sitting at my kitchen window watching the absolute wonders of fall. The colors of the leaves. The crispness that you can practically see in the air and the way the sunshine hits the trees. I love the wind in the branches and the cascade of leaves twirling toward the ground. And, of course, my favorite spectacle is always the birds. What got my … Read more