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Why Am I Here?

Young woman in blue sits on a wooden dock beside an open notebook, gazing at a calm lake at sunset; mountains and reflections create a peaceful mood.

That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”

I’m Back Again & with the Light I Can See!

Blonde woman in a cozy knit sweater presses her forehead with eyes closed, appearing tired, stressed, or unwell at home.

I’ve been absent from this blog again, which seems to happen far too often. But I’m back now, and I’m immensely thankful for all the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness. I was hospitalized for another surgery on October 23. (I had barely recovered from my prolapse surgery done on July 22.) This time, it was anContinueContinue reading “I’m Back Again & with the Light I Can See!”

Pontius Pilate: A Character Sketch

Pontius Pilate in red robes sits on an ornate throne beside a helmeted guard holding a spear on an ancient stone balcony, evoking power.

Although his exact date of birth is unknown, Pontius Pilate was born Marcus Pontius Pilatus to the Pontii clan in central Italy. He served as the prefect or governor of Judea during the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. We know little more than that. Much of what we do know comes from the Bible, whichContinueContinue reading “Pontius Pilate: A Character Sketch”

Conquering Anxiety in These Fearful Times: The Ten Boom Family

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If you’re feeling anxious or worried about the state of the world, know that you’re not alone. In these uncertain and violent times, people of all ages and from many walks of life are expressing concern and anxiety. Endless wars, child pornography, increased crime, and more slavery than at any time in history. Not toContinueContinue reading “Conquering Anxiety in These Fearful Times: The Ten Boom Family”

In Our Brokenness: The Night Watches

Warm, moody room with a glowing table lamp; an outstretched arm reaches toward a small red object on the wooden table.

As I lay there in the middle of the night, plagued by pain, fear, and doubt, I had to force myself to stop checking the time. It was too demoralizing. Endless thoughts, mostly fears, swirled through my mind, swooping in like pigeons on newly seeded fields. Would I ever be able to walk again andContinueContinue reading “In Our Brokenness: The Night Watches”

Thanksgiving for the Future

Bright orange pumpkin beside a patterned coffee cup and scattered beans on a rustic wooden table, creating a cozy autumn mood.

Happy Thanksgiving from Italy!! Even though it always amazes me how many people don’t know that Italy doesn’t celebrate this holiday. It saddens me too, because it means that many people, even in North America, don’t seem to know the history of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a distinctly North American holiday, inspired by celebrations of theContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving for the Future”