Today is Jake’s birthday, and he doesn’t know it, but I am going to post a story of his. Here goes Jake:   Years ago I was a student on an Outward Bound trip in the north woods of Minnesota. Early one morning, the leaders divided us into groups of three, dropped us off in different … Continue reading Following →

According to me, laughter is one of God’s best gifts. It’s at the top of the list, close to music.  Isn’t it good to laugh?  Especially these days. I went out for a sunny-cold walk last Saturday, talking to myself, “I’m glad I like my own company because it’s me, myself, and I out here … Continue reading Heartening and Healing →

I go to sleep grateful and I wake up grateful. Even with all the restrictions in this COVID world, my list of blessings is long. My wood stove warm home and warm marriage. Good health. Two cuddly-soft grandchildren in my daily life. Long nature walks out my front door. This good computer and internet connections … Continue reading The Lord’s Breakfast →

It was the third day of this new year, but I had none of my usual happy anticipation. The turning of the calendar did NOT my life better make. You know what I mean. The world feels weird and I was deeply weary . . . weary of my inability to keep my spirits up. … Continue reading The Turning of the Calendar →