Ephesians 3:14-21 I remember the day Darla Petty died. She was my pastor’s wife when we lived in Colorado Springs. Dear Darla, that’s what I called her. Faithful. Funny. Smart. Talented as a church pianist. Hard working—she had to be as a pastor’s wife. How brief this life is, I thought as I read theContinue reading “Prayer for Immeasurably More”
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Groan, Groan
A few years ago, I remember a day when my state of mind was “Groan, groan.” Ever felt that way? A woman in the YMCA locker room even commented on my loud sigh. I didn’t think it was that obvious. I’m not sure what set me off. Maybe it was Mom going to the bathroomContinue reading “Groan, Groan”
“Silent Night”
One Christmas, Dad decided we should sing carols. There we all were, encircling Dad on the front room floor. He played his Gibson ES-150 sunburst hollow-body electric guitar wearing no shirt, just pajama bottoms. We had all been bathed, and only Mom was still dressed. There were “chestnuts roasting” and “Frosty the Snowman” –he didn’tContinue reading ““Silent Night””
