Over the years I have worked hard to support the health of my children. I have seen the side effect of a vaccine, so I continue to follow the news regarding vaccine safety. I pray for the health of children growing up now. Yesterday the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
From Thanksgiving to Christmas –and everyday–it is good to remember God’s blessings and gifts. It is good to give thanks. We are entering Advent when we can focus on Jesus, the light of the world. In our neighborhood the skeletons and graveyards are gone from front lawns. Instead of dark…
Recently our women’s Bible study discussed the role of a loving mother, the mother of Moses. Jochebed had no way of knowing how Moses’ life would turn out but acted to save him during a desperate time. There is a historical background to Jochebed’s situation. Joseph was one of the…
Chocolate is my favorite sweet treat. Sometimes I will have a bit while reading a book. But that is dangerous. Chocolate tends to melt on fingers and soon there is a smudge on a page that must be quickly addressed. My worst disaster with a book was not caused by…
As I sip my morning coffee, I can see the autumn leaves of the cherry tree through the kitchen window. The sun is shining and brightens the golden color of the leaves. My husband and I collaborate on making coffee. I set up the coffee in the evening and my…
Today is the final day of our local farmer’s market. It is a pleasant outing and I go almost every week to purchase fresh produce. I will miss it. Many of the vendors had crates of apples. The apples are beautiful and abundant this year. I was delighted to find…
One definition of capacity refers to leadership: legal qualification, competency, power, or fitness. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has the role of Secretary of Health and Human Services, and he has angered and upset people. Why? At one time Kennedy was involved, as a lawyer, in environmental issues. Parents of vaccine…
The apples are abundant this fall. The trees on the old farmland were heavy with fruit.
My husband, my sister and I spent a week in Upper Michigan, enjoying the brisk breeze bringing the fall season. Each day the color of fluttering leaves became more vibrant. It was a visual treat as we worked—we had chores to do because we were closing the house for the…
Standing on High Places is a biography of Hannah Hurnard written by Isabel Anders. Hannah Hurnard wrote the allegory of a Christian’s life titled Hinds’ Feet on High Places. Anders follows Hannah’s life from her choice to follow Jesus and her decision to pursue mission work. She began evangelical outreach in…