Today’s Musing is from Margaret Fowler. And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” —Mark 16:15 NLT We all like to share good news. It is a delight to tell people about something special knowing it will make them happy. It may be news of a new baby, a friend, a gift, perhaps a good test result or a healing. We are always glad when we know a loved one has arrived home safely after a journey. We especially rejoice when we hear news of peace after war. I remember the worldwide joy at the end of World War II. Sorrow, of course, for all who were lost, but incredible joy and relief that at last, […] Read more »

It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones. —Psalm 127:2 NLT There was a time in my life when sleep did not come easily. I would lie down, feeling pretty much exhausted, and then my mind would start racing, reminding me of things undone and things to do. I’d try counting sheep. I’d try writing down my concerns. My heart sped up, and sleep eluded me as I watched hour after hour pass by on my alarm clock. The longer I stayed awake, the more agitated I became as the hours of rest available to me shrank smaller and smaller. It was a […] Read more »

Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints. —Psalm 116:15 NKJV Sitting at my elderly friend Althea’s bedside, as she prepared to step out of this world and into the arms of her Savior, I couldn’t help but think what a privilege it was to walk this journey to the river’s edge with her. As I reached under her shoulders, gently lifting her to adjust her pillow to make her more comfortable, my friend rested her head against my chest, gently grasped my hand with hers, and with her eyes said, “I love you.” It was a sweet, sacred moment that I will never forget. Such an act of trust to let me share in this last part of her […] Read more »

“‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the LORD your God.’” —Leviticus 23:22 NIV When I was barely an adult, I interviewed for an office job, even though I was unqualified. The conversation included a typical list of questions like, “Do you know how to type?” to all of which I answered “no.” “Great! When can you start?” “I’m sorry, what?” “When can you start? We can teach you what you need to know. We’d like to hire you.” Thankfully, I took the job even though I knew I had little to offer. […] Read more »

“I will make a covenant of peace with my people and drive away the dangerous animals from the land. Then they will be able to camp safely in the wildest places and sleep in the woods without fear. I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing.” —Ezekiel 34:25-26 NLT It’s raining outside my office window as I type. A nice, steady rain soaking into the ground and replenishing the groundwater after a month of drought. The rain is forecast to continue all day, all night, and through noon tomorrow. It has totally ruined my plans for grilling out, enjoying an early fall evening […] Read more »