by Marilou Lyons | Oct 5, 2022 | 2022, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford It was frightening to see the devastation Hurricane Ian wreaked in Cuba. Now it was clawing its slow path toward the lovely, vulnerable heart of Florida, almost a Category 5 storm. My son John and his wife were...
by Marilou Lyons | Sep 27, 2022 | 2022, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford After watching the burial services for Queen Elizabeth II, my 90-year-old younger sister Joanna said wistfully, “I wish I had a crown to lay at Jesus’ feet.” Joanna had read a poignant statement by Queen Elizabeth:...
by Marilou Lyons | Sep 19, 2022 | 2022, Devotionals
A word of encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford Ruthie was only 14 when she ran away from home. Her mother was a single mom, and the family attended our church. I had thought I had a sweet relationship with her daughter Ruth, but she didn’t confide in me, and I...
by Marilou Lyons | Sep 13, 2022 | 2022, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford My big sister Grace was three when Mary Lloys was born. Mary Lloys was crying as only a newborn can cry. Grace listened to the squalling, walked over to her bassinet, held up a reproving finger to the weeping baby...
by Marilou Lyons | Sep 5, 2022 | 2022, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford The young man’s interview with Mr. J. C. Penney had gone very well. He was being interviewed for a high-level management position, and he felt that Mr. Penney was impressed with his performance. He hadn’t yet been...
by Marilou Lyons | Aug 29, 2022 | 2022, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford In the fall of 1958, Walt was asked to come to Podunk Center, Iowa, to preach in a evangelistic campagin for two weeks. (Yes, there really was a Podunk Center in those ancient days!) The four of us, Walt and I, with...
