Scientists tell us that even hurricanes provide some benefit. Though violent, these storms cleanse the ocean by breaking up bacteria and bringing in fresh oxygen. They also bring much-needed rain, replenishing barrier islands and inland vegetation.ยน But it’s hard to see the good in storms while they’re raging, isn’t it? Like when the disciples foundContinueContinue reading “Finding God In the Storm”
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Chestnuts Bursting on an Open Fire
Chestnuts, an open fire, and the importance of finding joy in the simple things. The fire didn’t heat better out of the fireplace. All it really did was create more smoke! Although no one would ever convince the dear, stubborn, old man of that! Yet we fondly remember those simple evenings of reading by theContinueContinue reading “Chestnuts Bursting on an Open Fire”
God’s Love in a Kitten, Part 2
God often works, and shows His love, in mysterious ways. And sometimes it is through such ordinary events that we mistake them for mere chance or circumstance. Like the time He used the unusual behavior of a mamma cat to encourage our grandchildren. That mother cat, Lunetta, had brought her kitten out of hiding farContinueContinue reading “God’s Love in a Kitten, Part 2”
Kill That Pigeon
I wanted that pigeon dead; it’s sad but true. Don’t get me wrong, I love birds. I’d love to have a house and barnyard full of them. (Not that I have a barn!) But I did not like that pigeon! “Kill that pigeon, I said!” The outside walls of old Italian houses like ours, areContinueContinue reading “Kill That Pigeon”
God’s Love In a Kitten – Part One
“Ooooh, she brought it out just so we could see it!” my little grandson cried, promptly bursting into tears. And at first I thought, “Oh how sweet!” But I think he was right! That cat had been theirs for a few months before they had to move away and leave it with neighbors. But inContinueContinue reading “God’s Love In a Kitten – Part One”
Lockdown Isolation: Challenges and Blessings
Italy’s streets and piazzas are usually full of people, even in the evening. But with the lockdown all that has changed. An eerie silence has settled over the strangely unpeopled streets and towns. Except for the car that goes through town every day with a loudspeaker broadcasting the order to stay indoors. That’s the finalContinueContinue reading “Lockdown Isolation: Challenges and Blessings”