• Dear Ones, Hope you have a day of sunshine! I am catching up after being gone over the weekend and am going to make Al’s favorite cookies and other dishes to put in the freezer. Devotions from Judy’s heart It is great to read the Bible each day and to do so with an open…

  • To say  God is a Warrior, is like raising a red banner in the midst of  the cross currents of angry voices wanting to get rid of patriarchy.  A warrior God is viewed with deep suspicion in our day when all the structures of patriarchy are being questions.  For some, warrior gives them confidence that…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! Al and I enjoyed being at the lake with about 30 relatives.  We finished our picnic about an hour prior to a storm hitting with lots of wind and rain. The rest of the time the weather was lovely and we played lots and…

  • Dear Ones, This is an early devotional for Saturday since I will be at the lake without my computer. May you live in peace and experience freedom in new ways this day. Devotions from Judy’s heart We celebrate our freedom as we gather on the 4th of July and enjoy that freedom because of brave men…

  • Dear Ones, Happy Fourth of July! Hope you are celebrating in some way today. We are going to the cabin and stopping first to see a friend, and then on to the lake. Lots of relatives will come together later today to have a picnic! We plan to stay a night or two. Since I…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have times of silence in your day! I plan to do some cleaning, food prep, pack and go to Bible Study. Devotions from Judy’s heart It has been said, Silence is golden! Haven’t we all been in a big gathering where everyone is talking at once and it is so loud…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a day of openness to the Lord and receive all that He has in store for you. I plan to do food prep and go to my exercise class and do some packing. Devotions from Judy’s heart Humility is the pathway to freedom and an openness to God’s grace. I…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a wonderful day! The weather is turning warmer so it will be good for swimming at the lake! We plan to go for the weekend. This morning I am making egg dishes etc. and this afternoon we are invited over to friends for coffee and fellowship. Devotions from Judy’s heart…

  • Recently Judy and I celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary with our immediate family.  Almost two years ago, we began signaling our desire to celebrate with our three adult children and their spouses. The grandkids would be a extra blessing.  Four of our eight grandkids joined us.  As the event neared, we both became aware of…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Kurt is doing well recovering from his surgery and Mark’s family should arrive home today. This morning I plan to fry fish given us by friends  and go to Aldi’s and my exercise class. Devotions from Judy’s heart It’s good to examine ourselves and ask the Lord…