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October/November 2025
Dave and I were blessed to spend a couple of weeks in southern England, visiting our younger daughter and son-in-law. They moved a few months ago to a small village outside of Brighton-Hove where they lived previously. So, although we were somewhat familiar with the Brighton-Hove area we now experienced a different area to explore.
Of course, the highlight of our trip was simply spending time with our daughter and son-in-law but included in that was being able to attend the ceremony when our daughter received her doctorate degree. She and Tom have been married for 19 years, the same amount of time Rebekah has lived in England. Not too long after marrying she began attending Chichester University in Chichester, England. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from there. We were not able to attend either of those events in her life. Once we had a date, however, when she would be receiving her doctorate degree we were planning accordingly :) As parents we are proud of her perseverance and tenaciousness as she worked toward all three degrees.
Tom took graduation week as a week’s vacation from work, so they were able to spend some quality time with us. They were excited to show us their new home, introduce us to our new grand-dog, Roxie, and serve as tour guides of Shoreham-by-Sea.
October/November 2025
Dave and I were blessed to spend a couple of weeks in southern England, visiting our younger daughter and son-in-law. They moved a few months ago to a small village outside of Brighton-Hove where they lived previously. So, although we were somewhat familiar with the Brighton-Hove area we now experienced a different area to explore.
Of course, the highlight of our trip was simply spending time with our daughter and son-in-law but included in that was being able to attend the ceremony when our daughter received her doctorate degree. She and Tom have been married for 19 years, the same amount of time Rebekah has lived in England. Not too long after marrying she began attending Chichester University in Chichester, England. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from there. We were not able to attend either of those events in her life. Once we had a date, however, when she would be receiving her doctorate degree we were planning accordingly :) As parents we are proud of her perseverance and tenaciousness as she worked toward all three degrees.
Tom took graduation week as a week’s vacation from work, so they were able to spend some quality time with us. They were excited to show us their new home, introduce us to our new grand-dog, Roxie, and serve as tour guides of Shoreham-by-Sea.
WRITING AND PRESENTATION NEWS...
LWMS - MONTHLY NOTES
As a member of the LWMS Communications Committee, I’m continuing to write a regular spiritual growth type article for LWMS electronic publication Monthly Notes. You can go to their website and sign up to receive Monthly Notes as well as learn about other LWMS information, projects, programs, and more. Go to lwms.org and check it out!
PRESENTATION TOPICS and BIBLE STUDIES for you to choose from include...
“Comfort And Joy in All Seasons”
“Comfort, Joy, And God’s Gift of Prayer in All Seasons”
As I have mentioned before, I have come to realize there is a need for women of all seasons to be reminded of how the comfort and joy won for them by Jesus truly affects every season of life whether you are speaking of seasons as times of joy or sorrow, a season of winter or summer, young mother or empty-nester, and every other type of season. The gift of prayer is a spiritual weapon to wield in confidence as the Christian experiences the many seasons in life.
"Prayer: God’s Gift to His People in All Seasons”
A presentation that centers wholly on prayer and the gift it is from our gracious Father.
“The Body of Christ - The Arms and Legs of Jesus in Action”
An encouraging presentation for women of all ages.
BIBLE STUDY - "Prayer Talk"
I’m excited to share this worthwhile and always timely study with many.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT - "Tidings of Comfort and Joy"
This Advent by Candlelight service was written a several years ago, but still available!
It is based on the Christmas Carol "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen."
PLEASE CONSIDER ONE OF THE ABOVE TOPICAL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR BIBLE STUDIES WHEN MAKING PLANS FOR A FUTURE WOMEN'S EVENT AND CONTACT ME!
OR…
I can prepare something new on a topic of your choice :)
LWMS - MONTHLY NOTES
As a member of the LWMS Communications Committee, I’m continuing to write a regular spiritual growth type article for LWMS electronic publication Monthly Notes. You can go to their website and sign up to receive Monthly Notes as well as learn about other LWMS information, projects, programs, and more. Go to lwms.org and check it out!
PRESENTATION TOPICS and BIBLE STUDIES for you to choose from include...
“Comfort And Joy in All Seasons”
“Comfort, Joy, And God’s Gift of Prayer in All Seasons”
As I have mentioned before, I have come to realize there is a need for women of all seasons to be reminded of how the comfort and joy won for them by Jesus truly affects every season of life whether you are speaking of seasons as times of joy or sorrow, a season of winter or summer, young mother or empty-nester, and every other type of season. The gift of prayer is a spiritual weapon to wield in confidence as the Christian experiences the many seasons in life.
"Prayer: God’s Gift to His People in All Seasons”
A presentation that centers wholly on prayer and the gift it is from our gracious Father.
“The Body of Christ - The Arms and Legs of Jesus in Action”
An encouraging presentation for women of all ages.
BIBLE STUDY - "Prayer Talk"
I’m excited to share this worthwhile and always timely study with many.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT - "Tidings of Comfort and Joy"
This Advent by Candlelight service was written a several years ago, but still available!
It is based on the Christmas Carol "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen."
PLEASE CONSIDER ONE OF THE ABOVE TOPICAL PRESENTATIONS AND/OR BIBLE STUDIES WHEN MAKING PLANS FOR A FUTURE WOMEN'S EVENT AND CONTACT ME!
OR…
I can prepare something new on a topic of your choice :)
SHARING GOD’S WORD…
As I explained in my last post, I have decided to take a bit of a break from my usual devotional topic of Fruits of the Spirit. I plan to get back to that topic after the first of the new year. In the meantime, I thought I would share past devotional writings I have written with prayers they will be meaningful to you in some way as the Lord provides.
Harvest Season
Maybe, like me, when you think of autumn you immediately think of a time of harvest. The produce of the fields are visibly ripe and ready to be harvested. It comes with hard work, long hours, and prayers for good weather.
Whether a gardener, farmer, or simply a consumer, the idea of harvesting comes with a sense of urgency to get the fruits of the field or garden harvested before it is too late. The weather can turn ugly, the hours of sunlight to work are shortened, and the quality of fruit can easily be compromised. Sometimes waiting to harvest can result in spoilage, resulting in a less than hoped for outcome.
In Luke 10:2, Jesus tells the 72 men he had appointed, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Jesus gave similar instructions to the Twelve in Matthew 9:37-38; 10:7-16; Mark 6:7-11.
Jesus knew the harvest of souls was urgent. He wanted those men to understand the urgency, too. There would be only so much time to gather more believers into his kingdom before the final judgement (Judgement Day). There would be hard work, long hours, and many prayers needed to get the work down. Waiting would mean lost souls to the fires of hell for eternity with no further chance to repent of their rotting sins and learn of eternal life with Jesus in his heavenly home.
Heeding Jesus command, let us, too, pray for workers. Indeed, the fields are ripe.
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD with me and let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3
As I explained in my last post, I have decided to take a bit of a break from my usual devotional topic of Fruits of the Spirit. I plan to get back to that topic after the first of the new year. In the meantime, I thought I would share past devotional writings I have written with prayers they will be meaningful to you in some way as the Lord provides.
Harvest Season
Maybe, like me, when you think of autumn you immediately think of a time of harvest. The produce of the fields are visibly ripe and ready to be harvested. It comes with hard work, long hours, and prayers for good weather.
Whether a gardener, farmer, or simply a consumer, the idea of harvesting comes with a sense of urgency to get the fruits of the field or garden harvested before it is too late. The weather can turn ugly, the hours of sunlight to work are shortened, and the quality of fruit can easily be compromised. Sometimes waiting to harvest can result in spoilage, resulting in a less than hoped for outcome.
In Luke 10:2, Jesus tells the 72 men he had appointed, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Jesus gave similar instructions to the Twelve in Matthew 9:37-38; 10:7-16; Mark 6:7-11.
Jesus knew the harvest of souls was urgent. He wanted those men to understand the urgency, too. There would be only so much time to gather more believers into his kingdom before the final judgement (Judgement Day). There would be hard work, long hours, and many prayers needed to get the work down. Waiting would mean lost souls to the fires of hell for eternity with no further chance to repent of their rotting sins and learn of eternal life with Jesus in his heavenly home.
Heeding Jesus command, let us, too, pray for workers. Indeed, the fields are ripe.
Proclaim the greatness of the LORD with me and let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3