Seasons of Life
Our Kawasaki bikes sat idle in Jim’s shop, collecting dust. We once rode together, making memories on the highways and byways of our nation during what was an unforgettable season of life that lasted most of fifteen years. We rode the Parkway through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains – our first long ride together – and shared that experience...
Jakob Block – Another Kansan from South Russia
I can almost imagine four-year old Susan Block playing with her siblings on the deck of the S.S. Teutonia under the watchful eyes of their parents Jakob and Susanah. The gentle rocking of the ship lulled newborn Abraham to sleep in his mother’s arms. He was born along their journey, but before they set sail. After leaving the Franzthal,...
“Come with me and get some rest!” – Jesus Christ
Before the feeding of the 5,000, the apostles attempted to tell Jesus what they’d been up to. They’d been busy and were probably proud of themselves for teaching and ministering to the gathering crowd. Jesus responded with this: “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” In Mark 6:31, Jesus encouraged His followers...
Religion or Relationship?
I was a country kid. A horseback-riding, cattle-checking, fence-fixing, Jeep-driving, Daddy’s girl. Ranch life was the best, and memories remain decades later as if they were made just last week. Those memories sometimes include ones that have nothing at all to do with the ranch life I so enjoyed as a child. Memories like this one…My brother...
The Worries and Woes of Carry-On Baggage
Have you ever considered the design and marketing of luggage? Did you know there are specialists whose only job is to create mobile containers of all shapes and sizes to satisfy the needs of today’s frequent flyers?Luggage manufacturers tout precise construction, premium materials, and durability of hardshell products while promising...
Don’t Pack Your Introvert!
“Don’t pack your introvert,” he advised. What? You’re kidding! An introvert by design, I was most comfortable away from the chaotic chatter of a crowd, yet I was expected to leave my introvert at home? An internal battle raged as I considered the outlandish idea. Could I do this? I wasn’t sure.Throngs of newbies were preparing to attend their...
A Single Tear
I’ve been silent, and yes, dust bunnies have accumulated on my blog. I was reminded of this a few days ago while meeting someone for coffee. A local woman – a faithful follower of my blog – came to our table to ask if I’d stopped writing. She had missed my posts. No…I haven’t stopped writing, but my posts are less...
Watching for Blockbuster Moments
When reading the Bible do you ever visualize the story in your mind’s eye? A friend of mine once shared devotions at a staff meeting I attended. She retold an all-too-familiar Bible story but with such excitement and passion that every listener was enthralled. We were captured and carried into that Biblical scene with her, as if it were in...
Welcome, I’m Elaine. I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, a choreographer of words, a challenger of the status quo, an admirer of all things colorful, and a lover of life who finds great comfort and joy in knowing I’m completely adequate to do whatever it is God calls me to do!
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