The things we learn as children, we do somehow draw back upon as aging adults. Lately my mind has been filled with youthful teachings. God’s truth is truth – no matter the age.

You’ve heard the quote “big things come in small packages” said before. And I know something about “small packages”, being that I’m short. So believe me when I say Psalm 100 is a very short psalm. I am 5 feet, and this Psalm has 5 verses. Hmmm. We may be onto something here.

What's an early memory in your life - like perhaps childhood. I don't know why, but I've been thinking about tissues - you know - Kleenex. (Doesn't matter the brand, I always think of them as Kleenex.) Kleenex was a luxury in our house when I was growing up....

Nowadays when we receive a phone call, we almost always know who is calling. In fact, if it’s not a name or number I know, I don’t even answer. And so when I make a phone call, I pretty much know that the person I am calling knows it’s coming from me. So if they don’t pick up, if they don’t answer, I can assume they are either too busy, or maybe just too annoyed to talk to me.

Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock.

This is my story. I'd written this long ago awaiting this day. Then yesterday happened - and I had to revisit these words for myself. But they still ring true. I hope they find you in your need as well.