What’s in a name? I was named Patricia Elizabeth. Patricia means of noble birth, and has its roots in Latin. Elizabeth is a biblical name meaning “my God is an oath.” * In the early days of our friendship, my friend and her husband were talking, and Rick was trying to remember my name. “You … Continue reading What’s In a Name?
"and they will call him Immanuel" -which means, "God with us." Matthew 1:23 NIV In the next five weeks, I will be sharing a mini-devotional on the meaning and significance of celebrating Advent. In this first week, we will examine the word and its meaning. Advent. A word we often hear at this time of … Continue reading Why Advent? – Week 1
Do you feel like you are going through life as a Jane Doe? You’re pretty, “in a plain sort of way.” Are you feeling drab and colourless in a world of beautiful, perfect women? Do you feel unheard around others, even when you try to join in? Going unnoticed can be a good thing. A … Continue reading Going Unnoticed
Eagerly, I climbed to the top of our station wagon roof, placing the item my stepfather had given me in a secure spot. Hot sun shone down, but the metal felt comfortably warm against my skin. Giddiness bubbled up inside me as I gazed around at the green trees gently tossed by the breeze and … Continue reading Adventure or Danger?
Have you ever crawled between the crisp, smooth covers of your sheets, breathed a sigh of comfort at finally resting your tired bones on the cushiony softness of your mattress, only to lay there wondering where the past sixteen hours went? You envision your day, hour by hour, knowing you were busy but can’t understand … Continue reading Redeeming The Minutes
Have you ever been in a desert place? You know, when life feels dry, empty of joy or purpose. Seasons where day-to-day we go through the motions but feel lifeless inside. We still believe in God, but He appears to be distant. Many years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Tucson, Arizona. As … Continue reading Desert Places
"For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God."Romans 8:20-21 Fireworks of colour explode amidst a landscape … Continue reading Fallen Leaves
My dear husband is a big fan of the Chicago Bears football team. So for his sixtieth birthday, I decided to surprise him with a weekend in Chicago and tickets to a game in Soldier Field. I was thrilled to find a deal on tickets. I booked a Boutique Hotel and purchased two train tickets … Continue reading Identity Theft
It's easy to miss in the expanse of the twilight sky. A white glow with a streaming tail of ice crystals that at first glance may be mistaken for a falling star. It trails across the darkness a little longer though before it disappears on the horizon. A few moments in the eye of the … Continue reading A Distant Light
"and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1b NIV "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV When I was in elementary school I was … Continue reading The Race