by Barbara Lishko | Apr 28, 2024 | Latest and greatest
Dawn was breaking as the young man stealthily crawled out of the front bedroom window of our neighbor’s home. Their daughter assisted him and waved goodbye. My friend and I were walking by at that moment decades ago. We knew her father was a single dad; rumor had it...
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 31, 2024 | Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
Easter morning, and it is pouring rain in Phoenix, which sounds like a mythical fairytale. Down here in the Southwest, we take it when we get it, even when the water balloon hunt I planned may never come to pass. I know you people in other parts of the country deal...
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 22, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Identifying one of my persistent faults over time has exposed my habit of expectations. I place them on myself, other people, and even God-foolish me. Like you, I have had many pleasant and unfortunate unplanned events in my life. Over the years with various jobs,...
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 10, 2024 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest, Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
I can’t tell you how many times I heard the word help when the kids were growing up. Help! “He’s (insert any descriptor here, looking, laughing, touching, or staring) at me.” Help! “I don’t understand the math assignment.” You’re alone...
