The Pool of Siloam: a place of cleansing, a place of entrance, a place of gathering, a place of reflection and self-discovery, a place of miracles.  The story of the man blind from birth is the story of each one of us. It is a story of faith and rebirth, a story to touch the hearts of many.

When I started this blog six years ago, I was in a very different place. My mom lived with us, I wasn't working except for watching my grandchildren and I had many stories to tell about my life in ministry. Since that time my daughter married, Mom died, I have been gifted with five more grandchildren, and I'm back to work part-time. Through all this, my journey of faith has deepened and I am more in love with God than ever before. I hope you'll join me for a quiet moment at the waters of life.

Seeing Through Water

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I’ve never been a swimmer, but I love the water. Born and raised mostly in Colorado, mountain lakes and streams are my first love. I also like crashing ocean waves on rocky shores, gentle lapping fingers on sandy beaches, deep Minnesota fishing lakes, warm Texas recreation lakes and neighborhood waterfallls. For the faith-filled, water is…

By Donna Hessel October 1, 2018 3
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