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Tag Archives: Psalms
Help is only a prayer away
Sometimes it’s about admitting our inability to shoulder the burden alone. There will be times of troubles, trials, and temptations. We’ll be disappointed and distressed as we walk this journey called life. Maybe you’re plagued with an ongoing health issue, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, God, Life is Good (mind), Wisdom
Tagged discouragement, fear, Psalms, Satan, strength, temptation, trials
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Broken, yet chosen
Recently my husband and I had the opportunity to travel south. One of my favorite pastimes is to look for shells while walking the beach. Each shell’s intricacies never cease to amaze me. Some portray wholeness Others appear broken … Continue reading
Psalm of David
Psalm 103. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: He forgives your sins – every one. He heals your diseases – … Continue reading
The longest 4 hours
The last words I heard from my husband via cell phone: “We’re just trying to survive!” Time: 1:01 a.m. on Monday. After that, I waited. And waited. It would be the longest four hours of my life before I’d hear … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Faith, Family, friends, God, Joy, Sailing/Boating
Tagged Bible, Chicago Mac Race, Chicago Yacht Club, Lake Michigan, Mackinaw Island, Mark Morley, mercy, Petoskey, prayer, Psalms, refuge, Suzanne Bickel, Swiftsure, WingNuts
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Are you thirsty?
Last summer my body became extremely dehydrated and I ended up in the hospital attached to IVs. The medical staff pumped bag after bag of various liquids to boost my levels of fluid and electrolytes. They continued to monitor … Continue reading
Force of Nature?
“For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands … Continue reading
Are you thirsty?
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your … Continue reading
Nana and Ezekiel
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. … Continue reading
Believe
Today I wear this purple t-shirt with the words “Believe” inscribed in silver across the front. This afternoon is my second MRI post brain surgery. I chose to believe that the tumor found 2 ½ years ago (and removed as … Continue reading