Sailor-Man and I traveled by ferry on the weekend to visit our son and his family. In times past, ferry rules said we could not remain in our car for the crossing to Vancouver Island. We had to leave our vehicle and go upstairs to one of the passenger decks for the trip’s duration. … [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: pandemic
3 Ways to Wait Well
The pandemic has canceled our overseas ministry travels this year. I’ll be honest—I don’t miss the challenges that go hand-in-hand with international travel. Especially the waiting. A couple of years ago, a flight to Slovakia topped all. The trip began in Vancouver. While waiting at the gate for our flight to Toronto, I… [ read more ]
Encouragement for the Soul-Weary
Hey, my friend. How are you really doing this week? Between you and me, I’m feeling a wee bit soul-weary. It’s about waiting for life to settle into a normal that allows us to visit family. My daughter and son-in-law just bought their first home and will move in this week. Sailor-Man and… [ read more ]
What the World Needs Now
Years ago, a lilting tune said that the world needed love, sweet love. The writer said love was the only thing of which there was too little. A simple tune, it was, but its simplicity carried a powerful message. Truth be told, I’ve been so busy writing the new book that I was going… [ read more ]
How to Spread Contagious Joy
We’ve heard the word “contagious” more times than we can count in the past few weeks. We all know that COVID-19 is easily spread from one person to another, so we wear masks to prevent droplets from escaping our mouths. We wash our hands multiple times a day. We wear gloves at the gas… [ read more ]
Listening for God’s Voice During Difficult Times
Who could have imagined you and I would experience a worldwide pandemic? It’s truly a unique season. Besides the many challenges it presents, it also brings us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That is—a chance to stop, look, and listen. We’ve stopped our breakneck pace. Being confined at home has given us time to catch… [ read more ]
5 Truths to Remember in Uncertain Times
A new guy moved into the marina this week. Laid off after working fifteen years in the oil patch, he was. Like everyone else on the planet, he has no idea what his future holds, but it looks bleak. The uncertainty drags on. We’re all wondering when things will settle down and return… [ read more ]
From Disappointment to Delight
To say COVID-19 has changed peoples’ plans would be the understatement of the century. A friend’s daughter is getting married this weekend. The happy couple had planned to invite 200 guests. Now only the immediate family will gather in a back yard to celebrate the wedding. No doubt thousands of other couples are changing… [ read more ]
Getting Out of the Pit of Despair
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. ( NLT) I was kindergarten age when my… [ read more ]
3 Lessons Learned from an Isolated Woman
Here we sit, in self-isolation. Saying that some people find this challenging is an understatement. Other folks, however, consider this a respite of sorts. I fall into that category. Into which category do you fall? I’ve been thinking about a young Egyptian gal in the Bible who experienced a bout of isolation. Her… [ read more ]
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