Notes from a fellow traveler

Reflections on healing, faith, and hope

These are my honest reflections on life, faith, and healing. My hope is that they remind you you’re not alone on your journey.

  • Lessons From the Playground

    Isaiah 26:3 contains a simple, yet powerful message about maintaining peace. We must keep our focus on the Lord and trust is what allows us to do so. Years ago, my late husband, John, told me a…

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  • Are You Battle Ready?

    Ephesians 6:11 is one of my favorite passages because I have so many memories associated with it. I remember the first time the idea of putting on God’s armor became real to me. I was in the…

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  • Strength In Numbers

    When I read Ecclesiastes 4:12 this morning I as I recalled a commercial for a local hospital. The ad begins with a voice over, “There’s always the one, you know the one who.” The subsequent scenes highlight…

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  • Taste and See

    Psalm 34:8 is an invitation to dig into God’s word rather than just reading it casually or memorizing a few verses. Using the terms taste and see tells us to be intentional and diligent in studying all…

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  • A Light In the Darkness

    Psalm 119:105 reminds us that scripture provides guidance and direction for every step we take. The psalmist’s lamp metaphor reflects the limited light lamps provided in ancient times and reminds us that the Lord doesn’t always illuminate…

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