Lynn Lilja

Winter vs. Spring

Right now, the wind is raging and temperatures are holding steady at around 40 degrees. Even the ducks are hiding out. Only last week, we enjoyed two days in the 60s. It’s the annual battle between winter and spring. The garden at the east end of the building where we live has green shoots growingContinue reading “Winter vs. Spring”

Death Could Not Hold Her

This afternoon, we said farewell for now to our sweet friend, Kim. It was only a week ago that she and I had a conversation at church. Two days later, she was gone from this world. Death had taken her suddenly, and the shock among our church is palpable. Kim’s daughter and family came downContinue reading “Death Could Not Hold Her”

Promises

I don’t remember when I started a list of Bible passages and verses to do a deep dive into, but I’m slowly working my way through it. Some studies have taken months, and one more than a year. All have been satisfying and challenging. Lately I’ve been reading Psalm 119 looking for God’s promisesContinue reading “Promises”