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When Experiencing the Unexpected
It happens…the ‘best laid plans’ get pushed aside for that very unexpected event. Such was the situation a short time ago. My husband...
Ann Abbott
Aug 155 min read


No Peace or Know Peace
A well-known expression. But, this is a ‘question’ or emotional state we probably all have experienced at some time, especially around...
Ann Abbott
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Blessed and Grateful
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD”…Psalms 33:12a (NASB) As our nation has recently gone through a very memorable (and often...
Ann Abbott
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Experiencing “Yahweh Shalom” (The Lord is Peace)
Wars. Carnage of wars. Cancer. Death and loss. Financial ruin. Sorrow and deep grief. Stress. We are in a world that sometimes seems like...
Ann Abbott
Oct 9, 20243 min read


A Time To Remember: Freedom Is Not Free
July…a month to celebrate our nation’s independence, and gather with friends and family. A time to remember. Remembering all that our...
Ann Abbott
Jul 5, 20242 min read


After the Storm: Chaos or Calm?
If you have read my previous entries, you can see I have wanted to share all these thoughts on “storms”. This is my last one in this...
Ann Abbott
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Weathering the Storm
Often we may hear of a forecast of bad weather coming, and are warned in order to be prepared. In my hometown, it seems we are often...
Ann Abbott
May 31, 20242 min read


Light in the Darkness
To a ship out in sea, especially in a stormy night, the beacon of light shining from a lighthouse is an extremely welcome sight. One that...
Ann Abbott
May 17, 20242 min read


He’s Alive
On Easter morning, people greet each other, “He’s Risen!” “He is Risen indeed!” How true! He has risen, He is alive! But, do we say that...
Ann Abbott
Apr 1, 20241 min read


The Power of the Name
“All hail the power of Jesus’ name, Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all!...
Ann Abbott
Mar 27, 20242 min read


“Jelly Bean Prayer”
Although Lent is traditionally a time for more contemplative reflection, prayer, and the ‘giving up’ of something—it culturally has now...
Ann Abbott
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Season of Lent
According to traditions of the Church, this season of 40 days is a time of spiritual preparation. It is significant also, as it the...
Ann Abbott
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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