Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Psalm 33:10-12 (New Living Translation) The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. What joy for the nation whose God is the … Continue reading →

Psalm 19:1-4 (New Living Translation) The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is … Continue reading →

John 15:12-13 (New Living Translation) This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. I grew up hearing stories about … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:11 (New International Version) Give us today our daily bread. Since Chuck and I moved to the DC area, we’ve been looking for a good grocery store. In Florida we went to three different stores: Publix on Atlantic in … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:10 (New Revised Standard Version) Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. When I worked in Syracuse, New York, I would pass several billboards each day on Route 690, but there was only one … Continue reading →

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (New Revised Standard Version) Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Some people are able to feel constantly connected with God, with prayer seeming … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:9-13 (King James Version) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (New Living Translation) Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving … Continue reading →

This past Friday evening, my husband and I met at Union Station and headed out to dinner. We had a lovely walk that took us right by the White House, followed by a leisurely meal at a restaurant that has been … Continue reading →

Until recently, the longest “downtime” trip I had ever taken was in the summer of 1998. My husband Chuck was in the PhD program at Syracuse University, and took an internship at Credit Suisse in London, England. We rented a … Continue reading →