• Faith

    From the River to the Sea

    Israel is in the news and I pay attention with concern. I pray for their leadership. I remember what the Bible tells us about Israel. The book of Deuteronomy records a promise to the people. Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours. Your territory…

  • Abortion - Health - Women

    The Choice

    Years ago, a young woman, a friend of my daughter, became pregnant out of wedlock. It was a tumultuous time in her life. With the support of friends she chose life, and we had a shower for her at our home. This woman’s daughter is now a teenager. Another unmarried…

  • Book Reviews - Faith - Women

    Life with God: Book Review

    Today’s prompt for Five Minute Friday is: PRESERVE.  As I looked through the Psalms I found this verse with a beautiful promise. As for you, O LORD, you will not restrainyour mercy from me;your steadfast love and your faithfulness willever preserve me! Psalm 40:11 The current news cycle can stir up…

  • Children - Health - Nutrition

    Loving the Children

    Over the years I have become increasingly concerned about the health of children. My son, a close friend’s daughter and my college room-mate’s grandson were all diagnosed with leukemia.   Cancer has gradually increased in children. Chronic illness in children has increased dramatically since the 1980s. An article in the Journal of…

  • Book Reviews - Faith

    Reading Good Books

    Many books that I read are historical fiction–lots of books about WWI and WWII. In the past couple years, I have found Anne Perry’s books. While most of her books are late 1800s and early 1900s, she has one that is focused on the years 1273 to 1282. The Sheen…

  • Family - Flowers - Herbs - Nature

    Family Friendly Garden

    The Wichita Botanical Garden is family oriented. The great variety of flowers, herbs and trees delight the eyes. And at intervals there is a surprise for children (and adults). Huge lego animals appear throughout the gardens.  The dog pictured above had a sign that explained dogs are dichromatic (two kinds…

  • Abortion - Family - Health - Sexuality - Women

    Women and Children

    Through the years that I have worked in maternity care I have supported the health of mothers and babies. I am saddened by the view of sexuality in our culture and its effect on the family. Change has come slowly and insidiously.     Our human nature can guide us to trust…