February 25, 2024
Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for… Continue Reading…
February 24, 2024
Did you know that at the start of WW I, under direction of President Wilson and his wife, sheep were brought to graze in the White House lawns in order to save the manpower required to mow the expansive grounds.… Continue Reading…
February 24, 2024
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. – Psalm 25.16-17
February 23, 2024
As I read through Psalms 16-20 today as part of my intent to read 5 Psalms a day during my medical journey I was frustrated, in a sense, by the fact that as I progressed through each of the Psalms… Continue Reading…
February 22, 2024
There is a television program called “48 Hours” and, although I’ve never watched the program, it came to mind as I marked the passing of my last 48 hours. I had my first infusion treatment on Tuesday and was given… Continue Reading…
February 22, 2024
Because of the violence done to the oppressed,because of the painful cries of the needy,I will spring into action,” says the Lord.“I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable.They are as untainted as silver purified in a… Continue Reading…
February 21, 2024
I was encouraged by a friend to read 5 Psalms each day as I journey through the days ahead with cancer as my companion. His experience in doing the same was that it provided a needed “touch for his soul”… Continue Reading…
February 20, 2024
The phrase “beyond the pale” originated in the 14th century in England and Ireland. The four eastern counties of Meath, Louth, Dublin, and Kildare were the “obedient shires” and the only part of Ireland remaining under the control of the… Continue Reading…
February 18, 2024
Life’s got more twists and turns than a pretzel-making contest, doesn’t it? At our age (regardless of your age) you’d think we’d all be pros at hanging on for dear life on this wild ride they call living. This morning… Continue Reading…
February 16, 2024
I have an email that just popped into my inbox with the header: Best news ever! Your HelloFresh Box was delivered! Well, I have even better news than that. We have just returned from my appointment with a much lighter… Continue Reading…