Treasures

 by Macy Johnson

“But Jesus knew what they were thinking

and said to the man with the shriveled hand,

“Get up and stand in front of everyone.”

So he got up and stood there.”

(Luke 6:8 NIV)

 

I drove to a hospital auxiliary nominating committee meeting one sunny afternoon. The slate of most officers for the next year had been determined. The current officers had accepted renewal of their service, except for the Treasurer. When asked if I would assume that position, I explained, “I am committed to serve as the hospital gift shop’s manager.”

Washing Machines

by Macy Johnson

“My mouth will speak words of wisdom;

the utterance from my heart will give understanding.”

(Psalm 49:3 NIV)

 

My husband, Jeff, and I enjoyed a quiet Friday morning on our porch. I cradled coffee in my hands and looked out over the calm surface of the lake as I listened to Jeff’s “to do” list. We both had plenty on our plates before our daughter and her family arrived that evening.

Speech-to-Text

 by Macy Johnson

“What I tell you in the dark,

speak in the daylight;

what is whispered in your ear,

proclaim from the roofs.”

(Matthew 10:27 NIV)

 

One of my greatest joys is to be able to type on my computer. Several years ago, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right thumb. Pain in my hand forced me to give up a mouse and use my laptop’s touchpad instead. I wondered if someday I would need to give up typing. I hoped there would be a technology at that time that would allow me to speak and type words for me.

Birmingham is Local

 by Macy Johnson

“In my Father’s house are many rooms;

if it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

(John 14:2 NIV)

 

From the autumn of 1969 through the spring of 1972, I was the accompanist and a singer with Pensacola’s Escambia High School Rebelaires. Our director, Phyllis Merritt, disciplined our twenty-four vocal ensemble members through incredible musical creations. In 1970 we were invited to tour Europe and sing in cathedrals and concert halls.