Edwina Patterson

A Flashlight The beam from my flashlight guided my steps as I maneuvered around the unfamiliar hospital room. Finding my Bible and journal, I wrapped the blanket around me and settled down on the corner of the roll-away bed. I tucked the flashlight under my chin and, with its light, I began my prayer time Read More

Mother’s Day Prayer Books, correspondence, and my calendar cluttered my desk. Try as I might, things were slowly getting out of control. Knowing and practicing the principles of The Balanced Life, I spent the morning going over my schedules for the next three months. As I looked at May, I was surprised that Mother’s Day Read More

Heroes Quietly we slipped into the auditorium and found a seat. The service was already in progress. I looked around to see if I recognized any other heart transplant recipients or their families. The group was small so it was easy for me to “check everyone out.” I didn’t recognize anyone. The speaker began by Read More

BUT I WANT IT NOW! Your toddler looks you right in the eye, stamps his little foot, and exclaims, “But I want it now, Mommy!” Or your teenager slams his books down on the kitchen table, crosses his arms over his chest, and calls out, “I don’t want to wait. I want it now!” I Read More