Thoughts from My Corner of the World
The Bread-Basket I collect grains. You may think that’s a bit odd, but it makes sense since I’m a farmgirl from Nebraska. Wheat, milo, and corn were essential to our economic security. My great-grandfather immigrated from one breadbasket of the world (Ukraine) to another in the plains of Nebraska. Recently, while hunkering down at home... Continue Reading →
I Pledge Allegiance to… The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was referenced many times during Amy Coney Barrett’s judicial hearings, by the senate committee members and by Barrett herself. On many occasions, when asked a question Barrett felt she should not answer, she quoted what is known as the Ginsburg rule, “no hints, no previews, no... Continue Reading →
I seldom listen to music during the day. Oddly, music interferes with my thinking, lol! But, for some reason today I chose to listen to a favorite song from years ago while folding laundry: “Go Tell John” by Keith Lancaster/Acappella Company. You find it on Spotify or can listen to a sample here . The... Continue Reading →
A favorite Bible verse greets me nearly every morning from my egg carton: This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 I usually take that moment to thank God for another day of life. If I'm a bit grumpy because I missed some solitude and... Continue Reading →
A. Introduction In this series I begin sharing a good portion of my research project completed two years ago for my Masters in New Testament from Johnson University. It focused primarily upon Mary, Joseph’s wife, the mother of Jesus. These posts will expand further upon my original project, “Mary, Mother May I?: Finding Hope for Restoration... Continue Reading →
Today I learned how menstruation, ironically, became a blessing rather than a banishment to the red tent. In the article linked below, I stumbled upon an interesting scenario where a woman's monthly flow could literally save her from death. Before we go there, let me share a few thoughts. Yes, I'm writing about menstruation, a topic... Continue Reading →
We are a unique country boasting of exceptionalism. Yet, our current government agencies have come clean. They admit that COVID-19 is revealing weaknesses within nearly all of our country's institutions. It’s time we Christ-followers in the Church do the same. We are an odd believing community boasting of faith. Responses to the current COVID-19 crisis... Continue Reading →
It was a long journey from my small, rural town in Nebraska to the grandeur of Haus Edelweiss – an ostentatious hunting lodge converted into a missionary base – located in the Vienna Woods. Were the rumors true – Napoleon and Hitler's troops had not only marched through the vicinity, but had lodged within? I berated myself for... Continue Reading →
Recently my darling husband sent me an encouraging email. A fews weeks before, I had been invited to share at a theological conference hosted by one of our Independent Christian Churches. Four speakers were asked to tackle the question, "What is the biblical view of a women’s role in church leadership?” from differing viewpoints. I... Continue Reading →
Maybe we all need to "go home” and rethink what the Scriptures teach about the home and its place in the fulfillment of God’s plan for everyone to return safely home (Gen 3:15; John 3:16; 1 Tim 3:15). The recent news of one Christian leader’s remark about another specific Christian woman who preaches, is nothing... Continue Reading →