The Sword and the Stone
On April 9, 2023 by Elle R.What comes to mind when you think of King Arthur? Most know the legend. A young Arthur pulls his sword, Excalibur, from a stone that was enchanted in such a way that only the rightful king could possess it. What comes to mind when you think of Jesus? Some view Jesus as a peaceful, mild-mannered,
Battle Weary
On March 26, 2023 by Elle R.Hello lovely readers. A dear friend of mine advised me to be forthright about why I haven’t written in a month. I’m drained, I’m heart sick, I’m battle weary. I love writing, I love sharing about Jesus. However, things in my personal life have become a bit like a Hydra. In Greek mythology, the Hydra
The Great Commission
On February 18, 2023 by Elle R.” Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
Date with the Divine
On February 18, 2023 by Elle R.“Greet one another with a holy kiss.” Romans 16:16. Recently my granddaughter was sick with a lingering virus and could not attend her daycare for her scheduled days. After being out of her routine for a week, she was reluctant to enter her classroom, preferring to cling to me. I admit I was tired of
Wrap Battles
On December 25, 2022 by Elle R.According to a recent New York Times article, 87% of people use gift wrap for wrapping a present. Another 11% use gift bags to save “time, money, and effort.” They are lazy and we all know it. The remaining two percent are total sociopaths and you shouldn’t invite them to a Christmas party. Ok, I
Hero to Zero
On November 21, 2022 by Elle R.I have the sweetest collection of love notes from my daughters tucked away in my bible. They were all written when the girls were young and wore blinders to my numerous faults. The notes are really adorable, with drawings of me in various states of basic artistry. Big circle head, and a tiny triangle body.
The Ultimate Blood Donor
On October 13, 2022 by Elle R.When I had the pleasure of turning fifty, I participated in a clinical trial through a partnership between Dana- Farber Cancer Institute and California healthcare company Grail. Grail has pioneered a simple blood test for multi-cancer early detection called Galleri. Grail’s end goal is a routine blood test to detect early-phase cancer. I was absolutely
Bee Faithful
On September 7, 2022 by Elle R.Funny thing about God. He doesn’t ask our permission for what circumstances He will use to mold us to become more like Him. Take me for example. I am an introvert, however, God has blessed me to be the mother of a soccer team’s worth of children. I prefer the quiet, but my daily routine
A Ghost Story and the Love of God
On August 29, 2022 by Elle R.Years ago I was invited to swap my usual crisp November weather for a Thanksgiving visit to the balmy climes of the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Joining my father, brother, and sister-in-law for an al fresco holiday buffet was a welcome turnaround from the more polar provisions of New England. The restaurant is nestled within
One in A Million
On July 31, 2022 by Elle R.I have been struggling to write this post. Not because I can’t find the words, but because I am getting used to saying them. If you haven’t read my previous blog post, it gives background information to this one. To summarize, a woman who has been bleeding for twelve years is desperate for relief. She