I am a child of the light. The Lord has prepared the path and shone His light upon me to walk in His way. There is no reason to fear what is ahead of me. So, why have I've been managing darkness all these years, waiting for the next shoe to fall, afraid that I may not be prepared or prayed up to handle what might come? I've lacked the understanding of perfect love. In the Bible, John wrote, "Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He…

Not everyone is wired to be a caregiver. Not everyone is called, but when the need arises, people will step up and care for those they love. In my younger days, I used to tease about falling into the hands of my children. I hoped they would have mercy on me. They would say I could live with them as long as I wasn't difficult. Otherwise, it would be Shady Pines. My children are very busy and I could see how it would be. They would leave me at home with the dog from morning to night. I'd be throwi…

It’s harvest time and the earth will offer its praise with anything planted in its soil. It yields whatever is given to it intentionally, or what the wind might have blown upon it. Thistles, weeds, and flowers grow out of the same soil. It’s a given. The same with our hearts. Weeds grow and are a part of our fallen nature. I totally embarrassed myself at a recent writers’ meeting, which it seems, I do often. I offered my honest opinion contrary to the thoughts of others. I’m sure I offended some…

How do we hear from God? It’s pretty simple: Listen. Are people seeking God today? Are they hearing His voice? It’s hard in all the deafening noise of the world to tune into the voice from heaven. We are in a season that doesn’t make sense, and our minds are spinning out of control and we wonder what on earth is happening and if God hears us. We have entered a new season that has muffled out the predictable sweet summer life we once enjoyed. Just like in nature. Yellow is topping our trees, temp…

Football season is here. I've got my eye on three teams this year. One of these teams is that of my grandson's (Creede Wylie) team from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM. The leaders and role models of the game keep me interested. Role models set the stage for their peers and the next generation with their focus, direction, tenacity and being true to what they believe. Some of them have had to fight their own demons, addictions and challenges to win at life. They know how to reach…

There are meals, and then there are sacraments in disguise tables where food is not just nourishment but love, memory, and gratitude served on platters. This was one of those days. My mom has only a handful of friends she holds close, and among them Betty and Al Slade shine like family. My dad and Al share years of laughter and trust, and my mom has always been a champion of Betty’s art. These are lifelong bonds, now weathered by age and illness, but stronger for the storms they’ve endured. When…