GCR Women

One fall, John and I visited the Mid-Coast region of Maine.     It was beautiful! Lighthouses, fall color, the Penobscot Bay - I could go on and on.   There’s a unique suspension bridge over the Penobscot River near Bucksport that has an observatory at the top of one of the towers. The 420’ elevator ride from the ground to the second floor takes 90 seconds!    It’s the tallest bridge observatory in the world and there are only three others like it: one in China, one in Thailand, and one on Slovakia.    It’s way up there!   The view through the plate glass windows is spectacular!    There are displays showing you what you’re looking at and how far away it is. I wish all of you could experience it.  However, I have a fear of heights. (I know. What was I doing up there then?)    I plastered myself to the inner wall, afraid to take a step toward the windows. My mind knew it was safe but my heart kept telling me the floor was going to dissolve under my feet, so there I stood, frozen in plac

At my age, feeling steady on my feet is one of the most important things I want. Whether I’m standing still, walking, or climbing stairs, I want to feel secure and not fear tripping or falling. I’ve done both and I know I don’t want to do either again. Ever.  I can’t neglect my feet or my shoes. The kind of shoes I wear and the condition of my feet greatly influence my ability to stand. I look for the right shoes. Solid shoes that will give me what I need.  Good support. Non-slip soles. Laces that stay tied. Designed for stability.  The Lord asks me to stand firm with my feet fitted with the gospel of peace. When I obey the gospel, I have peace with God. He accepts the death of Jesus as full payment for my sin debt. He looks at me through the blood of Jesus and I’m in good standing with Him.  That doesn’t stop Satan from trying to trip me up, knock me down, make me fall. But the gospel of peace won’t fail me.  I can’t neglect the gospel. I need to examine it and know it.  Then, I’ll ha