Author: calledtobealive

It takes workto waitfor what we long for most It takes practiceto preparethe way of the Lord Take heart in your waiting  God is at work! Join a faith community […]

In this season of Thanksgivingwith a hint of peace restoredin war-torn regions of the Middle East I am thankful for peace that passes all understanding,ours to enjoy no matter what, […]

So, the Great Physician callsnot with loud hollers of threat and condemnationbut with a still, quiet voice, gently calling meby name, assuring me, I am loved Guiding me daily in […]

At this time and at my ageany sense of balanceis a taste of victory! Healing from heart surgeryat home this week,I find this to be most certainly true! And from […]

Class of 69, called to be alive! 😊🎶Getting ready to head back to Dubuque, Iowa where Carol and I will gather with classmates and significant others for our Class of […]

Led by the SpiritFor Life’s utmostAnchored in a faith groupfor life on the coast Window at Clatsop Plains Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Warrenton, Oregon. Designed and created by Andrea Mullins Weir

O God, you have called your pilgrim people  to ventures of which we cannot see the ending,  by paths as yet untrodden. Give us faith to go out with good […]

Once in a whileI experience a fear of missing outon a dream to take music on the road Then I have the experience like I did yesterdaywhen together with friends […]

With a celebration of our country’s birth July is fast approaching. The life of our nation and of all countries around the globe is drawn from the health & well-being […]

How incredibly astounding that even when I can’t visit the forests, hike the mountains,  or walk along ocean shores I can see and rejoice in the handiwork of our maker […]