Isn’t it interesting that when we read about the kings after their deaths, it says, “Now the rest of the acts of _______ and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?” As if to say, he is just a man— here’s what he... Continue Reading →
Look Again
Has the moon ever followed you home? Alone Has anyone ever loved you when you were naked Vulnerable No fillers No filters When you needed an eraser A do-over When the stars were not visible And you heard no truth To their voice To their love For You? Is there anyone in your life who... Continue Reading →
My Dad’s Sweater Holds Many Stories
When my husband was 19 or 20 years old, he went with his best friend Ray to Columbia, Kentucky, to visit with Ray's family. While visiting Columbia, Jeff never forgot the two-hour drive through corn fields and cow pastures that seemed never to end. The small country town seemed so foreign to Jeff. He thought... Continue Reading →
The Larry Chair, and the Hot Fudge Cake
I meant to post this story a few days ago and forgot. The story keeps coming back to my mind, so here it is. Years ago, I was invited to a dinner with a group of people. As we gathered around our table, we noticed another large party was being seated behind us. As the... Continue Reading →
My Aunt Sophia’s Poetry
There have been many talented writers on my mother’s side of the family. I have several very creative cousins with a pen and aunts and uncles alike who have written beautiful songs, poems, and stories. I’ve often heard that the Loys were excellent storytellers, and I guess it’s true because I always loved listening to... Continue Reading →
Pink Flamingos and Prophetic Sand
I found the poem at the end of this blog in an old email or note box on my phone. It was jotted down in September of 2019, and it's a beach poem I wrote while visiting Florida. Now we are here. So strange to read it and remember the journey of how it happened.... Continue Reading →
But You Said!
In my last blog, I shared many personal details of my journey with Gastroparesis. I received much encouraging feedback. I greatly appreciate everyone’s prayers and words. In my teaching today, Jacob is meeting his brother Esau. It’s been over 20 years. That’s a long time not to speak to a sibling. There are times... Continue Reading →
The Rose of Rhoda
Do you believe in angels? Have you ever met one? Do you believe in fervent prayer? Miracles? Many times, we say we do, other times, we have witnessed enchanted signs like Pharaoh's magicians performed. In Acts chapter 12, we learn that it was Passover/ the Feast of Unleavened Bread--a week-long festival. Peter, an apostle... Continue Reading →
The Glass Blower, The Lamp Worker and The Crucible
The aged man named Joshua stepped carefully to the first oven with his ancient tools. He wore steel-toed boots and protective glasses. He knows that synthetic garments cannot be worn here because anything made of false fibers will melt. The heat from the oven warmed his face as he continued spinning the metal rod in... Continue Reading →
Beauty for Ashes
I found this poem from last year and wanted to post it. Maybe you have felt the same things at times? I gathered all my strength and tried to raise up from the ashes. I held ashes in my hands and raised them up to Him "Here, take these ashes-- I screamed!" "Give me beauty,"... Continue Reading →
* Free Chapter* Give Your Abused Pets Treats Slowly
Thirsting for Water A devotional that brings healing to the hurting! I'll admit it; I've snapped at my children, gotten angry at friends, and said things I regret. I did not trust them. I once told my husband while we were dating that I had been through a lot and felt like a dog that... Continue Reading →
Wholly Illuminated
How can we be wholly illuminated on our job, in our marriage, and with our families and friends? This week while scrolling through social media I read a meme (below) that described my week or parts of my whole existence. The meme, along with the raw words written by a friend, pierced me. Her vulnerability... Continue Reading →