I've been in a season of intense pruning.At times, the lobs have been so deep, it seemed that all of me was ruining.Everywhere I go, I seem to seeEvidence of pruning, like what the LORD is doing in me.John 15:1 and 2I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more ... Read More about A Season
Memories of Mother
When the breath of these short earthly yearsGive way to the graveside as they did with my dear mother, I remember the ensuing tears.On the anniversary of her home going today, I choose to remember times of joy-Our precious family - my mother, my dad and one happy, cow-licked boy.Today, I recount the good timesThrough the Spirit's sweet gift of a rhyme.Mother kept such a welcoming and cozy home,If a friend called, she sat down - although talking on a very long-corded phone.Oh, the delicious ... Read More about Memories of Mother
A Beautiful View
Even though a stroke at age 45 ravaged the use of one side of his body, my dad does not complain. When his wife (my dear mother) went to live with Jesus after a short bout with Leukemia, I heard his sorrow; but no complaints. Though he was not able to live alone in the home he built with his very own hands or no longer able to lace up work boots and pursue his work as a plumber and pipe fitter, no complaints. What he once considered a normal life - in a moment seemingly, it was all gone. Yet, ... Read More about A Beautiful View
Revival
Bridesmaid dress worn in my best friend's wedding circa 1990 and found tucked away in a closet...The vision of one creative little lady to take it apart and make something new...With sunlight spilling over her as she fashions a pattern from another skirt...We are now enjoying the flowers inside and out...LORD, Take what is old and hanging unworn in the closet of my life, And with Your creative Spirit, and the brightly shining example of Your Son, Bring it back to life.Guard me from always ... Read More about Revival
Over the mountain
As we headed over the mountain to visit friends, I thought about how much life and the walk of faith was like this little jaunt over the mountain. God, the Creator, designed a path for us to follow. Sometimes on that path, it seems there is a mountain in the way. I've been reflecting a bit about a song we've been singing in worship that says "He can move the mountains". I believe that He can. Many times, God walks with me over the mountains of life. Maybe that's God's way of moving the ... Read More about Over the mountain