by Barbara Lishko | Oct 27, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Is anything more frustrating than a tree that will not produce the fruit it was designed to deliver? After purchasing a lemon tree and following all the prescribed directions for it to flourish, we rightfully expected to find lemons. Instead, we got a dead tree that...
by Barbara Lishko | Sep 29, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
As a teenager, I dreamed of becoming a nurse and moved toward that goal in college. I worked at the local hospital, so I knew what I was getting into- and then I met my husband, who whisked me off to beautiful South Korea for the first year of our marriage. As my...
by Barbara Lishko | Sep 16, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
It’s my least favorite time of the year when antagonistic, badly-behaved politicians claim to have what America needs by bombarding the airwaves, commercials, and billboards. Rather than bringing peace and assurance that we are in good hands, I cringe. As a...
by Barbara Lishko | Sep 2, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Family Life, Latest and greatest, Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
Over the years, I have opened my heart and shared many stories about my spiritual journey as a Catholic Christian and how God has allowed me to play a tiny part in His plans. I have given the reader an inside peek at our ever-evolving family and some goofy situations...
by Barbara Lishko | Aug 25, 2024 | Attempts at Humor, Latest and greatest
Retirement has allowed us the freedom to bounce back and forth between locations inhabited by our children and grandchildren. Sometimes, we fly; other times, we take the long, primarily gorgeous route. We’re talking about eight delightful hours, just a scant...