Category Archives: Insights and Thoughts

Person Number 8 Billion Born Today

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today the 8 billionth person on earth was born. Earth has added a billion people in just the last 12 years. I am just one.  But I know Jesus notices me.

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | 1 Comment

What is worth dying for is barely noticed.

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It all matters. That someone turns out the lamp, picks up the wind-blown wrapper, says hello to the invalid, pays at the unattended lot, listens to the repeated tale, folds the abandoned laundry, plays the game fairly, tells the story … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | Leave a comment

Oh that I could make the magic last!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Utah has turned to winter in our absence.  There were several days of snow here while we were walking on the beach.  I am already missing Fall.

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | Leave a comment

Join His Side Freely. Now.

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

C. S. Lewis from Mere Christianity: “Why is God landing in this enemy-occupied world in disguise and starting a sort of secret society to undermine the devil?  Why is He not landing in force, invading it?  Is it that He … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | Leave a comment

I have arrived. That day is here.

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Years ago, when the children were little people, I’d look longingly out on the yard and dream of the day when I’d be able to just sit in the gazebo with a book whenever the fancy struck me.  Or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | Leave a comment

It’s history. January 6th 2021.

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

You’re not the first person who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behavior. You’re by no means alone on that score. Many, many men have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | 1 Comment

Be a Witness

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

About a year ago, my friends and I created a writing group.  We meet weekly on Zoom and we encourage each other to write, record and preserve our stories and our personal histories. To coach my friends more effectively, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | 1 Comment

Putting My Quilts To Bed and Why Are There So Many??

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

There are about 100 quilts layered on this bed in Aaron’s room.  I’ve layered them all here to keep them safe and flat for now.  They’ve been stacked in piles here and there for awhile and now they can relax. … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts, Quilting | 1 Comment

Russian Art at the Springville Museum of Art

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I saw this painting many years ago and I’ve never forgotten it.  There are times when it just pops into my mind.  I think it’s the hope in the faces of these girls.  A brightness of hope.  Today I visited … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | Leave a comment

Exchanging Old Trees for New Friends

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening we had another of our monthly Cookie Walks.  Our neighborhood has loved these opportunities to get out on a Sunday evening with neighbors and friends as we walk to each of 4 host homes who have a table … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights and Thoughts | 1 Comment