Someone once said, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” I’ve learned the truth of that statement many times over the years, so perhaps this is just another one of those times. A friend recently asked me about my writing, and I said, “Well, after this devotional (Happy Trails), I have … More

Absolute Surrender

So, I’m heading east on Route 973, a beautiful drive through the countryside, noticing how all the fields are steaming.  After two days of snow (eight inches in some areas), we’ve enjoyed some beautiful sights, albeit strange: like snow on the ground in the mountains, and subtle bright green  leaves on the trees – a beautiful … More Absolute Surrender

Life and Death

This morning I received the very sad news of a college friend’s death.  She had been battling cancer, and left behind her husband and two teen sons.  How tragic!  She had accomplished so much in her lifetime; I always felt intimidated by her success.  Now, she’s gone – I can’t seem to comprehend it. How … More Life and Death