Random thoughts on being me
Time, time
The title of a recent sermon at my church was “In the fullness of time”. When the title flashed up on the screen above the pastor’s head as he began, an hourglass appeared as well. The main thrust of the sermon was that Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem wasn’t a result of happenstance or a change … Continue reading
And Shepherds once more
Have you ever wondered why it was shepherds that first got the news of Jesus’ birth? Honestly, until Karl (my husband) made an off-hand observation about it to me recently, I never really questioned it. I just assumed that shepherds were pretty lowly and had no great status in society, and since God wanted to … Continue reading
And there were shepherds…
Of all the players in the Christmas story, the shepherds are my favorite. If I could go back in time and shadow anyone involved that night, I’d hang out with the shepherds. For just that one evening, I wish I’d have been with them. First: the night. Cold, wintery, fresh air makes the … Continue reading
Not if…
In the past I have skimmed over these two verses in 1 Peter 4:12-13: Do not be surprised by the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange is happening to you. But rejoice that you are sharing in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. … Continue reading
Cancel culture?
Being savvy about someone’s feelings and moderating behavior based on anticipating how someone will react can and usually is, in fact, a judicious act. I know a messy kitchen counter bugs my husband and I try to avoid leaving it cluttered when I can. I’m afraid of dogs and a friend of mine has three. … Continue reading
Understanding the Situation
Years ago I bought a Hallmark card that I thought was funny in its lighthearted treatment of life’s troubles. The front of the card has a fluffy little kitten sitting happily and seemingly unaware of a huge, spike-collared, big-fanged dog right behind her. Other cats are running desperately for safety while she sits content. The … Continue reading
These aren’t ruby slippers, but…
It took thirteen days, two mechanic’s shops, several repeat replacement parts, a bottle of Tums, and lots of prayer support for me to be able to say There’s no place like home! (And we are finally there!) PS: Thank you to Paco and his crew at Hal Burns Truck RV and Equipment in Santa Fe … Continue reading
Four wheeling in Flagstaff
Normally, Karl and I try to find remote, deserted roads to explore on our four-wheelers. We enjoy the adventure, the challenge, and the thrill of ‘discovering’ something new. We’d been in Arizona since the end of December, and enjoyed several really fun rides in the desert. But, this week, we took a whole new kind … Continue reading
Thunder Eggs! Geode follow up
Yesterday we went to Quartzite, a little space in the desert which is a cross between Mad Max and the Flintstones. Rock hounds and free spirits abound. It’s the perfect place to find someone to cut open a geode and provide a side order of information. So, laden with a collection of my most promising … Continue reading
Geode Hunting
Last Friday we went on an adventure. With an article I found online with what seemed like good, detailed directions, we took off for the Hauser Geode Beds in search of geodes. You know, geodes are the Cracker Jacks of the rock world…ugly round rocks with a prize inside. Anyway, the ninety-minute drive was pleasant, … Continue reading
