The Pearl of Great Price
A birthstone is a gem assigned to each month of the year and, according to Wikipedia, it represents a person’s birth month. Birthstones are often worn as various types of jewelry. June’s birthstone is a pearl and originates from oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. It is a timeless wardrobe staple, beloved by women […]
The Lord and I are a Majority!
“The Lod is with you, mighty warrior.” Jud. 6: 12 NIV This is what Gideon heard as he was thrashing wheat in a wine press to keep it from the Midianites. Gideon probably turned around, looked, and thought, “Who is He talking to?” He certainly didn’t act or look like a mighty warrior—so […]
The Good Shepherd
I had come to faith shortly before my mother passed away in April of 1987. My Bible, of course, was the most important item I possessed. It held treasures and mysteries that would unfold as I grew in my walk with Jesus. At her memorial on April 17 (which happened to be Good Friday), I […]
Patty’s Blog on Purpose
Purpose As I was pondering and praying about what the subject of this blog should be, I happened to pass one of my orchids. I love orchids! I thought they would be difficult to take care of, but truthfully, they are easier than most flowers. They may not have a regular blooming cycle, but once […]
One More Thing
The last two weeks have surely been a challenge. I was diagnosed with COVID ten days ago and then Jud came down with it just a few days later. I appear to be on the down side, but he, at age 89, is having a more difficult time. He is on three different prescriptions which […]
NO GREATER LOVE
Each year, millions of Christians throughout the world will be celebrating Easter, or what I feel is more appropriately called, Resurrection Sunday. This celebration commemorates the rising of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from death to eternal life. Why did God Incarnate come to earth and die a cruel and lingering death on a […]
My Kitchen Window
I always wanted a window over the kitchen sink and in our current home I have one. My kitchen window becomes a movie screen with all kinds of activity. I never know what I’m going to see in my front-row seat of our community. To the far right, I see the end of our street […]
My Alabaster Box
I have adopted the song, Alabaster Box, written by Janice Sjostrand, and sung by CeCe Winans, as part of my testimony. If you have heard it, you will recall that it speaks of a woman whose tears washed Jesus’ feet and dried them with her hair. Grant it, it would take a lifetime for my […]
GRACE
Writer’s block is defined as a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author is unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. This creative stall is not a result of commitment problems or the lack of writing skills. The condition ranges from difficulty in coming up with original ideas to being […]
Fruitfulness Out of Affliction
The story of Joseph, Jacob’s first son with Rachel, is one of my favorites (Gen. 37 to 50). If you haven’t read it lately, find a cozy spot, curl up with a cup of coffee or tea or whatever sooths you and let your imagination take you to circa 1915 BC. You will find love, […]