I am just so glad that I know Jesus.  He is my best friend, my defender, my advocate, and the lover of my soul.  He is better than a "soul-mate" because He knows the depths of my heart needs and is the only one who can meet them perfectly.  He loves me when I am … Continue reading Knowing Jesus

We were told the reason the people of Mykonos made their passageways so narrow was to discourage the pirates that raided the islands from entering their cities.  Since they didn't know their way out, the pirates wouldn't follow the natives into these streets as they could easily get lost.  This saved many lives of the … Continue reading NARROW PASSAGES

I took this picture of the island of Patmos from the stairway leading down to the cave where John is thought to have written the Revelation during his exile there.  We went into the cave for a few brief moments and coming back up the stairs was this window view.  I am so glad that … Continue reading PATMOS

I gave myself a Christmas present in December that I just received in the last two weeks.  "Following in the footsteps of Paul and John" in Greece and Rome" tour.  This was the trip Frank and I wanted to take but never did.  So I went alone (with a tour group of folk I met … Continue reading A Christmas Present to Me

Is it mid-April already!?!  It seems like the year just began.  I'd like to understand the phenomena of time moving so much faster as we get older.  There is so much change, unrest, and reasons to fear in the world in which we live.  Sometimes I wonder just how long the Lord will hold back … Continue reading God is Always God

Bob Schmidt, my daddy.  This picture was taken of us at the 50th wedding celebration of my mom and dad's marriage.  Mom was in the hospital so we celebrated in her room.  Today is Daddy's birthday.  He would have been 99.  He went to be with the Lord 20 years ago this coming October.  He … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Daddy

 Waking each morning, this is what I saw when I walked into our family room.  My honey, Bible open on his lap, little devotional book, cup of coffee, reading God's Word.  What a godly man who sought to live what he read, preached, and taught.  He was all too aware of his failings, but eager … Continue reading Remembering

I was reminded yesterday during a meeting with some friends that everyone I meet is carrying deep burdens.  One woman is living with the loss of three of her children.  Three have recently become widows.  Several have children living outside of the will of God.  One has a husband paralyzed by a stroke eight months … Continue reading Burdens

As I think back over this past week all I can do is praise my God!  This has been a week of great emotion and remembrances, yet at the same time, of great peace and sweetness of spirit in my life.  Friends and strangers praying.  I could feel the strength of their prayers.  I thank … Continue reading What a Sweet God we Have