My father-in-law Charlie Flowers loved to tell the story of how a friend came to his rescue on Black Tuesday in 1929, the day Wall Street crashed and banks closed for good. Charlie had planned to withdraw some cash from his bank account the day before but he got … Continue reading →
I’ve been following the writing and teaching, as some of you know, of Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest who directs the Center for Action and Contemplation (cac.org) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ve learned so much from him about how to walk in the ‘way of Jesus.’ One thing I’ve … Continue reading →
I attended the local symphony one recent Sunday afternoon. Now that my husband is gone I renewed my annual subscription for just one seat. Occasionally the one beside me (the one Charles occupied) is empty as most people seem to come in twos or threes. This particular Sunday, however, … Continue reading →
I’ve decided to make some changes to my life this new year. Maybe you’re doing the same. For example: I’m hiring a cleaning service once a month. I’m hiring someone to repot my house plants. I’m spending some of my travel savings to attend a spiritual retreat. I’ve ordering … Continue reading →
I’ve heard this quote many times over the years but it popped up again when I was mulling over the wonderful weekend of my grandson’s wedding in Ohio a couple of weeks ago. As family and friends gathered to celebrate the union of this beautiful young couple I noticed … Continue reading →
The following passage from Proverbs 3:5-6 from The Message says all that I’m trying to say today and much more as we get on with this new year of grace. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.Listen for God’s voice in everything you … Continue reading →
I like to spend time at the end of one year preparing for the new year. You know–purging files, shredding old documents, hiring a crew to get those cobwebs in the corners of my high ceilings (no ladders for me anymore) and generally giving my home a good annual … Continue reading →
Hi friends. I interviewed my good friend Kathy Collard Miller for this first post for the new year. I thought it might spark you to consider reading what she found in the Bible about friendship and how her discoveries can inspire us to make the new year one … Continue reading →
Enjoy your holiday with your family and friends. I’m going to do the same. I’ll be back ‘next year.’ 😉 Karen
Continue reading →My parents taught me early in life about the joy of giving. In their own way they modeled the teaching of Jesus, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) As I watched them share their money, time, and resources with others, it seemed natural that … Continue reading →