Rest. What a wonderful word. It brings with it feelings of relaxation and refreshment; a chance to renew the spirit and bring a freshness back to the old routines of life. Many of us look forward to periods of rest so we can separate ourselves from the everyday mundane pace of work and enjoy some … Continue reading A sabbath rest
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As the story turns
Before starting this blog, I thought long and hard about the title. I wanted it to be something that had both meaning to me and would let readers know exactly what it was that I wanted to communicate. So many different titles came to mind, yet none of them truly captured what it was that … Continue reading As the story turns
Paul’s thorn and the wounded warrior
"...there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more … Continue reading Paul’s thorn and the wounded warrior
Confronting the demons of the past…Part IV
“Ay, ay, God help me…but will he help me- Will he help me? Pray to Him -pray in a humble and trusting spirit.” ~Sheridan Le Fanu Today has been an emotionally trying day. For the last several weeks I have felt the symptoms of the carcinoid cancer slowly coming back. I was afforded a few … Continue reading Confronting the demons of the past…Part IV