Podcast Episodes

Walking Beans

As a Michigan farm boy, “walking beans” — pulling and chopping weeds from our navy bean fields — consumed many hours in late summer. I learned to st…

1 year, 2 months ago

Forever

How long is forever?

There is an old joke that says forever depends on which side of the bathroom door you are standing on. Anyone who had to share …

1 year, 2 months ago

True Joy

“I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy - Down in My Heart to Stay” is one of my favorite songs. Written by George W. Cooke in 1925, it has been bringing the me…

1 year, 2 months ago

Overwhelmed?

Paul’s words of encouragement can be difficult to follow. It’s hard to rejoice after hearing a scary diagnosis. How can we sing for joy when lonelin…

1 year, 2 months ago

Future Plans

It’s nice to think the furnace we just purchased might well last the remaining years we’re in our home. But not so pleasant to think our years of in…

1 year, 2 months ago

Everything in Common

During Women’s Fellowship we shared the challenges of aging. We may have all had different journeys in life, grew up in different places and times, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Follow Jesus

Recently, I was going to visit someone in one of our larger hospitals here in North Carolina. The person at the desk gave me directions to the perso…

1 year, 2 months ago

How True!

We say “how true” in agreement, or with awe, and sometimes with joy. At night, if the day’s troubles weigh heavy on me, I go to bed thankful that I …

1 year, 3 months ago

Use Your Gifts

My church sponsors a village in Honduras. A donation table provides an opportunity for members to contribute items others can purchase. The money ob…

1 year, 3 months ago

Marinated in Joy

When I think of marinating something, it’s usually for grilling and summer barbecues. So how does this relate to joy? Various herbs and spices need …

1 year, 3 months ago