August 16, 2019 “That’s him,” my friend said. “It has to be him.” The soft evening breeze at SeaWorld made the concert delightful. The band’s catchy and familiar beat never got old, but the members of the 70’s band sure did. “After all these years,” she said, “who knew he’d be still playing.” “Did you …
August 9, 2019 I settled in the seat beside my son, Jeff. We waited with anticipation in the large theatre. The movie, “Son of God” was about to begin. This is the life! I thought, grinning like a kid with a super cool toy. Nothing like this has ever been available before…and there I was, …
August 2, 2019 When will I learn? You’d think by now, aware of the limitations of my blindness, I’d be careful, really careful with the experiments and projects my young granddaughter and I do. “It’s a disaster,” she groaned. She was right. I had placed the hot iron on the paper covering the group of …
July 26, 2019 The Terminix rep sat at my kitchen table. “I have good news and not so good news,” he said. Gulp. I braced myself. I called him because I had some bites that could be from those pesky insects. And since I travel often, they could have hitched a ride in my suitcase. …
July 19, 2019 What keeps you from believing in miracles? A mother answered these questions with boldness and unique faith. The results stirred attention and a film was made of this miraculous event. The scenario took place in a St. Louis hospital. The story is about John Smith who fell in icy water and remained …
July 12, 2019 Sometimes depression is the monster that can destroy our peace. But when we know where to find peace, freedom finds us. I received this announcement in the mail. It read: The Foundation Fighting Blindness is sponsoring a dinner dance in the dark.” A clever thing. Not only is it a fundraiser for …
June 28, 2019 I was shocked. My friend Becky is a powerhouse of faith. But she felt lame. Here’s her story: A crippled man lay by the pool of Bethesda for days, months and perhaps years hoping someone would roll him into the pool for healing. (John 5:1-17) I visited the pool of Bethesda a …
June 21, 2019 Sweat poured from my forehead as I shooed away mosquitos. Through the sticky humidity, a friend, native of the island, and I pressed on through the dusty dirt country roads in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. But what was also warm yet sweet was the hug and peck on the cheek as …
June 7, 2019 Sometime ago, a reader wrote: Dear Janet, I am so very grateful for having known about your site. Indeed, I would like to know what gives you confidence through each day. Thank you. –Rhoda My response: Dear Rhoda, Thanks for that interesting question. I’ve been asked all kinds of questions from How …
May 31, 2019 This beautiful truck won first prize at a local classic car show. Not just because of the impressive exterior, or the great paint job or even those snazzy wheels. It won because of the engine, its components, the way it was built, the clean look and its performance. The judges at the …