In the early hours of Dec. 24, I took a walk with the dog, stopping twice before returning home. Once, it was to commiserate with a neighbor whose Christmas had mostly been COVIDed away. The second time, it was to stand and listen to another neighbor -- one which I have never met -- scream… Continue reading Has Christmas left you wanting, well, something? Wait for the sequel!
Tag: hopelessness
Are you so downhearted you want to die? Hear what God is saying to you!
God's heart is turned toward you! YOU are loved, no matter what Satan or anyone else has told you. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (Jesus speaking in John 3:16) This "whosoever" love includes YOU no… Continue reading Are you so downhearted you want to die? Hear what God is saying to you!
“Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 31 live, FREE
Click here to read Chapter 31. Scroll to the bottom of the link to access earlier chapters. Chapter 31 is live and free for the reading thanks to an arts patron. A quick look: Blimey! A certain high school mean girl is back. Will Gabe and Allie break up -- or make a break for… Continue reading “Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 31 live, FREE
Is 2020 too big for God?
Big world problems? Bigger God! "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." Romans 15:13 KJV Is 2020 too big for God? No. And, here's why I know this. Picture it: Early 1970s California. Hippies so… Continue reading Is 2020 too big for God?
Forrest Gumping my way through life
In the waning hours of Mother's Day, I was sprawled on our couch watching Forrest Gump with our teen daughters and the dog. An entire generation has passed since the last time I saw this 1994 movie. I don't know if it's middle age or concern with the fact my daughters will soon be facing… Continue reading Forrest Gumping my way through life
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 