It is with a soft heart; I end this May 2023. The month of May in Colorado is complex, and although we have cooler nights, and warmer days, in the past, we’ve experienced moments of heavy snow. But there was no heavy snow in May this year. A wonderful thing for gardeners like me—-I theRead More

“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6 v. 4 As I consider the meaning of this week, it is essential to reflect on its significanceRead More

Although I’m often fascinated with life itself—its ups and downs, generous surprises, vicious behaviors, trying persons or groups, controversies, and wins—whenever the spring season arrives, it gives me an enhanced sense of wonder and joy. Other marvels somewhat surpass my human desire to know why this happens yearly. Then in autumn, I attempt to journalRead More

In the daunting thought of so many human-made calamities, one may ask, when will there finally come real peace? We know it’s possible, but how can peace become possible? Most who create upheaval, experience life from a fortunate magnanimity. In addition, there are those who with their tongues throw out woeful sewage—shredding every bit ofRead More

“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4 vv. 31-32 Little Nehemiah is back home. I miss her dearly. She truly is the most beautiful littleRead More

It has been my great fortune to take some time away from composing these reflections. Life has been interesting, contentious, and yet gentle. In my professional role, I am often placed within circumstances to observe others, which offers me places to examine myself deeply. Unfortunately, some people take narcissism to a level where most researchRead More

  Sweet Nehemiah 🙂 “Oil and perfume make the soul glad, and sweetness of a friendship comes from his earnest counsel.” Proverbs 27 v. 9   A new practice of discovery often brings me to books appropriate to read to Nehemiah, my granddaughter. At almost five months old, I must consider texts that offer God’sRead More