Linda Roorda
Linda (Visscher) Roorda (Edward W., Jr.), lives in Spencer, NY, former members of the Christian Reformed Church. She is a mother and grandmother, retired hospital medical/radiology transcriptionist, retired worship music leader, member of The Dry Bones band, an empty-nest author, past speaker at a multi-church women’s retreat, now substitute teacher in local school system. She published some of her ancestral genealogy research in the “New York Genealogical and Biographical Record” in 2004, 2005 and 2008, writing personal-interest interview articles and a genealogy ...
Posted in: Where Do You Live? Say Hi Below!
I live in tiny Spencer, New York.
Posted in: The Master Tailor
Thanks for sharing your perspective with painting! I would love to see some of your paintings and enjoyed seeing some on your page - very nice Michele! I used to paint landscapes with oils years ago, and they do have a strong odor! I've never tried acrylics. I also agree with you that painting is very representational and can evoke many emotions even in the artistic process, speaking in many ways to the viewer. God bless you as you continue to reach out to others, and enjoy your gift of painting!
Posted in: The Master Tailor
Thank you, Michele. Unfortunately, I don't have time to get back into painting currently; but someday when I can retire, I just may give painting with acrylics a try. Thank you so much for your input!
Posted in: Living Without Sight in a Visual World
Staci, Ed says "Thank you very much, and may this bless someone else going through vision loss."
Posted in: Any Past or Present Worship Planners?
I'm a music worship leader in a small rural church. With pianist and co-leader/guitarist no longer able to participate, I select lyric videos of contemporary praise and traditional hymns which fit well with pastor's sermon Scripture. We also sing some hymns a cappella. As music worship leader, I/we are amazed that when a last-minute song change seems appropriate, it so often shows God's hand was in it as either the change touched someone deeply, or it fit the sermon itself better! Serving as part of worship planning has been very meaningful and humbling.
Posted in: What Are Some of Your Favorite Worship Songs? Let's Make a Playlist
Our church is without a pianist, so I chose contemporary praise song videos or acapela hymns for worship music. There are so many great praise songs it's hard to chose, but a few favorites include:
"Greater" by MercyMe,
Lauren Daigle's "You Say" especially liked by our teens,
Chris Tomlin's "My Chains are Gone/Amazing Grace",
Original Newsboys' "In Christ Alone" and "Strong Tower."
Posted in: My Journey With PTSD
Thank you for mentioning that, Michele. That is an excellent option for some! A while back I had read about a military veteran with PTSD who also had a specially trained dog to assist him. I'm so glad you mentioned this!
Posted in: New Hearts and New Prayers
Praising God with you for your mother-in-law's new heart! What a wonderful blessing! You say it so well, Staci - we pray so long for answers and healing, and I, too, taper off the prayers of praise after the answers. With a relative waiting for a heart, my prayers also go out to the families who make the decisions to donate these hearts and other organs of their loved ones. God bless you all!
Posted in: The Caregiving Saint
Thank you so much, Angela.
Posted in: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
I'm so sorry about your own struggles too, Michele. Yes, we all find our way despite our individual challenging issues. God bless you! I always enjoy reading your informative posts!
Posted in: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
I'm sorry to read about your struggles with stuttering, and thank you for sharing that, William. Yes, we all find ways to handle the difficulties or stressors that come into our lives. God bless you!
Posted in: When Grief Overwhelms
Thank you so much for your kind words, Angela.