“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” Psalm 23:4a I memorized Psalm 23 as a child in Vacation Bible School. Newer translations change the wording on the 4th verse some. But, whether translated as: “darkest valley,” “valley as dark as death,”or “deepest darkness,” . . […]
“He Leads me in Paths of Righteousness, for His Name’s Sake.” Psalm 23:3RSV I’ve been asking myself what it means to be led in righteous paths, for the sake of God’s name? I usually think in terms of the way God guides us in our wanderings. God meets us at a point of decision, which […]
My two youngest children had significant health issues in their first years. The gift of that was an Early Intervention program, which brought visitors to my home. Twice a week, I was blessed with women who taught me how to do physical therapy and help my children developmentally. Sally, Kay, Jeannie and Soni practiced not […]
Throughout my life, there have been many ways and times God has restored my soul. But one stands out in my memory. I was in my second year of seminary. The pace was hard. Single parenting, seminary course work, a part time job along with a seminary internship had combined to exhaust me. Then came […]
Growing up on a fishing resort, I would often find a quiet space near the lake to let my mind wander, as I gazed at the water. Because the resort was located on what had once been a peninsula, there was water to my east and to my west. Almost every window in the house […]
Why art Thou cast down Oh my soul, and why art thou disquieted within? Psalm 42:5 The words came to me in a difficult period in my life. I don’t remember the situation that day, only that I was hurting. I had never consciously learned this verse of scripture. Seminary was in the future as […]
“He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures.” Psalm 23:2a Whenever I read these words, a picture forms in my mind of lush green grass with blue sky overhead. The sun is shining and white puffy clouds float across the sky. It is a peaceful place of rest and harmony . . . A […]
A Pastor's Heart 