Alley Family Roots

A Love Story in the Shadow of the Eifel Mountains, began in the small village of Shuen Ecken. In the heart of post-World War II Europe, an eager 19-year-old boy named Willis Earl Alley was the son of Vernon and Isa Mae. He was the middle child born into a tribe of 12 field workers.…

Mirror Reflections

Unplugged from the news, the nasty noise of blame, I am well placed, with ears to hear what the Spirit is singing. The sweet symphony of a gentle breeze rustling through the trees beckons my consideration of Who blows this unseen wind? The world is quick to finger point at science, to cast a…

Abiding

Our Father welcomes our simple silent sighs as a prayer for help. “IF you abide in JESUS, then HIS living Spirit, and ever active Word is residing in you.” “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Wow, what a profound…

Simon and Garfunkel

In the 1960’s “The Sound of Silence” was written by Simon and Garfunkel and released in the midst of the hot mess of love gone wild. The lyrics are not about silence. They clearly point to disconnection. People talking without meaning. A world full of voices that paint dark visions minus hope. The song does…

Jonathan Edwards

Who is Jonathan Edwards? He was a student of truth that entered Yale University at the age of 13. “Many acquire Bible facts, but few connect in a genuine relationship with their heavenly Father.” Pastor Edwards was supremely focused on Christ and his goal to know and glorify God through Jesus Christ. In his sermons…

Austen meets Byron

This original tale of ‘A Changed Heart’ puts Jane Austen and Lord Byron in Bath, England during a period that both were known by facts of history to have visited. Jane visits for her health, and Byron for his renewal. In 1812 Bath was the place to be, and in this year Jane was 36 years […]

Old Hymns

“What gift of love could I offer to a King? What weight or worth could be held within my offering? When He alone is worthy. A glory song is inscribed upon my heart. This treasure held –in an alabaster jar, I break to bring Him all the glory. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.…

Growth

Who created a thousand forests from one acorn? Who twists the tree with a force of wind? Who bathes the thirsty land with water? Who restores all that was ever lost or stolen? Yes, it tis the Creator of all that is good, of all that we could ever want to see. He chose us…

What is Truth?

A QUESTION that baffles people today. “What is truth?” Ask yourself to answer that based on your current beliefs. Where can a person find truth today? Who can we trust to tell us the truth? If we ask earnest questions like “What happens when we die?” Do we really trust God at His Word? How…

Worthy of Love

From so much losing, I learned humility; from so much crying I learned compassion. Down on my knees so much, my focus is on Who is keeping me alive. Hitting rock bottom, caused me to seek help from the One whose purpose for me is perfect, in every way.🌸 Mother’s Day 🌸 What a blessed…