On our honeymoon 40 years ago, David and I tented in Yellowstone National Park. When we walked into Old Faithful Inn, we were so struck by its rustic architecture and unique beauty that we said, "We're going to come back and stay here some day." We vaguely thought "some day" would be when we were … Continue reading Mourning into dancing (Vacation saga 1)
God speaks
Sometimes God speak so directly we can almost hear his whisper in our ear. For several weeks, this blog has been primarily in silent mode while I work hard to complete a devotional manuscript. [I'll post more specifics about that when appropriate.] With my intense writing schedule, the most I've managed is posting the occasional … Continue reading God speaks
The two-edged sword of promotion
On this wonderful Wednesday, I'm wondering about promotion, which is a two-edged sword for the Christian who writes. One side of the blade cuts with the necessity of self-promotion, while the other side slices with the desire for kingdom promotion. I write to glorify God. When I begin thinking about my name on the cover … Continue reading The two-edged sword of promotion
Time keeps ticking
One of the most difficult aspects of working from home is time management. The lines tend to blur between personal and professional work. Online research quickly degenerates into rabbit trails. One of these interesting rabbit trails recently led me to an article on "How to Deal with Distractions in a Web Worker's World" at the … Continue reading Time keeps ticking
Surprise!
A few days ago, I was surprised to see these beautiful lilies outside my office window. While its scientific name is Lycoris squamigera, the plant is known as "Surprise Lily" or "Magic Lily" or even "Resurrection Lily." It has earned its nicknames because the leaves die down in late spring, usually disappearing in May. After months with … Continue reading Surprise!
RYS Glimpse
What began as a cloudy and warm morning with a rain shower has turned into a very warm and sunny day here on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center where over 800 people have gathered for the annual RYS Convention. On assignment for Christian Renewal, I arrived yesterday afternoon with time to settle … Continue reading RYS Glimpse
Glenda Faye Mathes 