by Macy Johnson
“There is no fear in love. But perfect
love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears
is not made in perfect love.”
(1 John 4:18 NIV)
I recently
received an email from the committee of our upcoming 50th year high
school reunion. Instructions included a nudge to connect on Facebook for
updates. I slowly passed over that suggestion. Should I reactivate my
Facebook account?
by Macy Johnson
“For just as the sufferings of Christ
flow over into our lives,
so also through Christ our comfort
overflows.”
(2 Corinthians 1:5 NIV)
“Look at
my bone!” I exclaimed when, as a toddler, I revealed the noticeable dent in my
chest.
“Pectus Excavatum
is a condition in which a person’s breastbone is sunken into his or her chest.
While the sunken breastbone is noticeable shortly after birth, the severity
typically worsens during the adolescent growth spurt.” (Mayo Clinic Family
Health Book)
by Macy Johnson
“When we are judged by the Lord, we are
being disciplined
so that we will not be condemned with
the world.”
(1 Corinthians 11:32 NIV)
We found a
painter in April to paint our decks and doors. Promise after promise
disintegrated. Six months later the Lord suggested I contact the painters who
originally painted our new house. They came and did a wonderful job, not
perfect, but very good.
by Macy Johnson
“When Jesus reached the spot,
he looked up and said to him,
‘Zacchaeus, come down immediately.
I must stay at your house today.’”
(Luke 19:5 NIV)
Before
handbells rehearsal one Wednesday night I visited with a fellow ringer. She
told me about how her family was selected to appear in “Family Feud,” a popular
TV game show. After beating out the competition of over 500 families, they were
swept off to Atlanta where they were honored in all ways possible. She ended
the story by saying, “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
by Macy Johnson
“Lord, you establish peace for us;
all that we have accomplished you have
done for us.”
(Isaiah 26:12 NIV)
I entered
receipts into the computer one morning and abruptly stopped myself. The amounts
on two gas purchases caused me to jump up from my desk and take them downstairs
to my husband. Jeff was carrying a bucket to the dock to retrieve four catfish
he had caught the day before. It was fish-cleaning time.
by Macy Johnson
“The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be
found out.”
(Proverbs 10:9 NIV)
“Be sure
to wear shoes on the dock!” I called out as my grandchildren ran toward the
water. “Some of the boards need to be replaced soon!”
It wasn’t
long after my warning that my son carried Noah to the house to remove a
splinter from his big toe. As I watched Alex deftly free the tiny sliver of
wood, I was reminded of an incident that occurred many years ago.
by Macy Johnson
“Long life to you! Good health to you
and your household!
And good health to all that is yours!”
(1 Samuel 25:6 NIV)
Long ago I
created a spreadsheet, like a good accountant, for all my medications, medical
procedures, diagnoses, vaccinations, and various reasons for visiting my
physicians. I take this medical spreadsheet with me to every appointment, whether
it be medical, vision, dental, or other.
