Author Archives: mlcoffice
Shaking the Hourglass
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 A recent morning devotional referred to the life of Teresa of Avila. She was a 15th century Spanish mystic and … Continue reading
Bitter Pill
When my heart was embittered and I was pierced within. Psalm 73:21 Recently during our ladies’ bi-monthly coffee meeting (aptly named Grounds for Improvement) the topic was “Bitter Pills to Swallow.” Swallowing a bitter pill metaphorically means that we’re going … Continue reading
Whom Do You Trust?
When Dan and I relocated to New Meadows in the 1990’s, we eventually found a beautiful lot in a wooded area of the subdivision and built our forever home. We have been blessed for many years in our home and … Continue reading
Jerusalem or Emmaus
What are you discussing together as you walk along? Luke 24:17 Easter was several weeks ago but it seems much longer ago, even months. Spring is here in the mountains with blustery winds and still quite cool night-time temperatures. April … Continue reading
Resurrection Monday
Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood and stood in the midst and said ‘Peace to you.’ John 20:26 It’s the day after Easter and the world is going about its business as usual. It’s the day after the … Continue reading
Gardens
The kiss of the sun for pardon… I couldn’t help it. The pack of cheerful, bright pansies were exactly what I needed for late winter doldrums. Of course, they enticed me in Boise where spring is well under way, flowering … Continue reading
The Fall
During a recent bout of the flu I fell in my bathroom. I still don’t know exactly what happened, except I found myself face first on the floor between the tub and the cabinet. I was very relieved that I … Continue reading
Hello Beautiful!
In the morning, my late husband Dan always sat at the kitchen counter long before I got up. He liked to rise before dawn, have his coffee and read the news. As a lawyer he kept up on the legal … Continue reading
Epiphany
Today, January 6th is the traditional feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi to Jesus. This event is usually depicted occurring at Jesus’ birth while Matthew places it realistically at least two years later which precipitates Herod’s murderous slaughter … Continue reading
Post Election Musings
“The government will rest of his shoulders” Isaiah 9:6 Yesterday I stood in line to vote at our local polling place without Dan for the first time. It was another of those out of the blue realizations which makes the … Continue reading
From The Sheep Pen 