Category: Faith

Heart Language

Recently I went to a men’s ministry breakfast that was honoring a friend who was “retiring” from ministry. Like other faithful servants who have a call to full-time ministry, he is not really retiring. Instead, he is just letting go of full-time employment. The people I most admire don’t really retire; they walk faithfully and…

By Mirm August 18, 2025 0

My friend Everitt

A few days before I heard about Carmen’s passing, I heard from my dear Susan that her father, Everitt Shepherd, had gone home to be with Jesus. So many people I know are heading to the party that will never end. It makes me a little homesick for a place I have never been yet!…

By Mirm June 26, 2025 0

Grace Eddies

Grace eddies. It swirls. It makes all the difference. It changes everything. I know because I experience it constantly. I am reminded repeatedly how hints of grace keep showing up in surprising places daily. The intellectual knowledge of grace is not enough once a person has experienced the practical reality of a life shaped by…

By Mirm June 21, 2025 0

Is God Bugging You?

Picture This! Back in the day someone came up with a modern version to help explain the character of God. It included things like God is like Tide – he gets out the stains others leave behind. God is like Coke – He’s the real thing! God is like Hallmark Cards – He only sends…

By Mirm March 16, 2025 0

It is all His anyway

Today is one month after I was the victim of a crime (the theft of my car and all my stuff) and overwhelming personal violation that touched others too. Yesterday, I finally got my car from the repair shop at the dealer. I think Betty was adequately de-“cootified”.  Yet, all my things in the car…

By Mirm February 9, 2025 0

Fires and Cars

Many of you know that I name my cars. Starting with the Moses-Mobile and ending with my most recent, Betty White, they become part of my journey through life. Especially since I don’t have my own living space, I have enjoyed the freedom of my cars. Some of you have already heard but Betty White…

By Mirm January 10, 2025 5

One Day

“Write on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”  R. W. Emerson What a difference a day makes. It may not seem like a very big deal but today is a new year. A new beginning for some. A fresh start. For me, I usually start my “new year” at…

By Mirm January 1, 2025 0

Life is not fair

“That’s not Fair!” is not an uncommon phrase in the English language. It is an often repeated sentiment that starts being used from the minute a sibling is born. And it is a feeling that is honed and perfected over a lifetime. And yet, why do we think life should be fair? Why do we…

By Mirm December 19, 2024 0