Welcome
In ancient times the first gesture of welcoming someone was to offer bread and salt. Bread restores strength, and salt is necessary for our health. Even today, in the Middle …
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And the Child Grew
We had a wonderful family feast for Thanksgiving. All 3 of our adult children, 2 spouses, and 5 amazing grandchildren were around the table, laughing, eating, and celebrating. It was …
Colorado Soul
November has just begun, and still Colorado is putting on a glorious show of light and color. I think it is a good thing to express my gratitude to the …
In San Diego…
Beauty for bloodshed…several times I have drawn large flowers on a sidewalk where a violent act has happened. This week I’m in San Diego, and this is where my dear …
Come Sit With Me
I see every painting as an invitation for the viewer to join me as I soak in the beauty that is all around. This past week my best friend was …
Day 2
Day 2 of the creation account is all about water. This overlaps with science as we consider the role water played in the cooling of the earth’s crust. Our newly …
Day 1
So much has been written about how science and scripture disagree. As a person who delights in finding common ground (like a Venn diagram), I choose to see where science …
Encouraged By the Light
Last week as I slowly awakened to a new day, these words were present in my mind: “Encouraged by the Light.” I really consider them to be message of peace …
Flourishing
This month Charlie and I celebrate 42 years of marriage! Our grand adventure has included the births and nurturing of 3 wonderful children, 17 moves (yes, 17!), ministering and attending …
Torn
Oil on canvas, 34″x57″ “And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed is last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.” Mark 15:37-38 …