• Ronald Rolheiser has a chapter on Honest Anger in his book, The Fire Within.  In my opinion, this chapter speaks to a deep issue in the lives of men.  “We live and breathe within a culture and a church that are growing daily in sophistication, adultness, and criticalness,” writes Rolheiser.  “This is not always a…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a great weekend! We enjoyed our relaxing time at the lake and wonderful weather. This morning I am going to the dermatologist and if I get back in time, I plan to go to my exercise class. The apt is filled with aroma as I just took egg dishes out…

  • Dear Ones,   Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. We are home from the Lake and had a perfect time. You can read about it following.  Devotions from Judy’s heart   This morning I read from the book of Galatians. Paul says in chapter 5, “Christ has set you free and to live a…

  • Dear Ones, Happy weekend to you! We are headed to the lake this morning and I plan to visit a friend on the way and then have friends over for lunch.  Ann and Leif are having us for supper to celebrate Al’s birthday early. This is the first time all summer that we have stayed overnight…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a good day and see others through His lens! Al has already gone to the Men’s group, and I plan to clean and do some food prep for going to the lake tomorrow. Today is Donut Day here and we have Bible study this afternoon.  Devotions from Judy’s heart   As I…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you are enjoying a beautiful day. The sun is shining and everything is fresh after our rain. This morning I am going to Aldi’s and to my exercise class and then plan to do some cooking this afternoon to take to the Lake this weekend.  Devotions from Judy’s heart   Haven’t we…

  • Dear Ones,  May you have a fresh start to your day and anticipation for what God has for you. We are invited to friends for coffee and fellowship this afternoon and I hope to get some baking done this morning.  Devotions from Judy’s heart   God prepares us for all that He has planned for…

  • In an article entitled “Common Good Men” (Touchstone), Nancy Pearcey asks, “How can Christians create a balanced view that stands against the outright male-bashing that is so common, yet also holds men responsible to a higher standard? ” She decides to “dig into the history of the idea that masculinity is toxic.”   Throughout much of…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each day has been sunny and warm. This morning I am going to go to my exercise class and this afternoon Ann is coming and then a party after that. Devotions from Judy’s heart  It is so beautiful to be with unselfish people that are always on…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you are enjoying the weekend! I just made egg dishes for Al and soon going to do more food prep and clean the frig etc. Happy news! Our granddaughter got engaged last night and we are so thrilled for them both! Devotions from Judy’s heart    When we know the Lord in…