Safe Travels

We can make our plans,     but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) As I slid into the driver’s seat of the car, I heard five-year-old Kate ask from the back seat, “Nana, do you have a map in your head?” I smiled to myself because I...

Control

Yes, indeed—God is my salvation.     I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my strength and song,     best of all, my salvation! Isaiah 12:2 (The Message) Have you checked the news lately? Don’t. It’s not good. I tease my daughter about putting her...

Two More Days

So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days. Finally, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go back to Judea.” John 11:5-7 (NLT) I find books on my bookshelf and can’t remember how or why I purchased them....

The Deal

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you;     never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) With my latest vision problems, we decided to upgrade my computer to the new 27″ iMac....

The Big “E”

Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving     and sing joyfully about his glorious acts. Psalm 107:22 (NLT) I love a good puzzle whether it’s the kind spread out on my game table or a good mystery or thriller. Give me a new Vince Flynn or Daniel Silva book and I’ll...