Has a summer ever disappointed you? Have you ever looked forward to summer in May but turned around in August to see a fizzle? That was my summer. (I blogged about it last week if you want to take a look.) Feels like a lot of work for nothing. Wondering what God has in […]
This week’s post falls between the Republican National Convention that occurred last week and the Democratic National Convention scheduled for next week. This post also falls at the conclusion of a summer class during which I became privy to the cares and concerns of the 20-somethings in our country. I get to ride the waves […]
It’s July. It’s hot. We are nearing the end of summer vacation as early August looms and kids return to school. Pools are now tepid instead of refreshing. The air conditioning is struggling to keep up. Sweat coats the skin just by stepping outside in temperatures nearing 100 degrees. Summer is losing some of […]
This is my 100th post. It lands on my 55th birthday. Unbelievable timing. God was so kind. I have had a series of difficult years leading up to today. No tragedies have occurred, but I have been pressed down from every angle in unrelenting fashion with no ability to come up for air […]
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication WITH THANKSGIVING let your requests be made known to God. AND THE PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6, 7 ESV, emphasis mine) Let’s think about what it means to […]
When our heart stops beating, we die. Our thrumming heart muscle is the life-giving source of our bodies as it pumps oxygenated blood all day and all night long. It is understandable then that the medical community spends a lot of time marketing the strategies that prevent heart disease…and it behooves us to listen. God […]
This week I listened to a group of mothers discuss their rules and guidelines about sleepovers for their children. Threaded through the conversation was the responsibility we all have to protect our children. Since then, I have not been able to get the topic off my mind. I left the conversation thinking, “Yes, of course, […]
Did you enjoy praying, “Lord, give me beautiful feet!” last week? I sure did! This week’s prayer inspiration springs from a Bible Study session that started at my church this week, The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. I think it is going to be life-changing and have asked God to make it so. One […]
Summer has arrived! Neighborhood pools have opened. Squeals of delight fill the air as children enjoy the cool water of June before the brutal heat of August makes swimming feel much like taking a bath. Beach towels are scattered around my home as evidence that our family has been part of the pool festivities. Something […]
I had a scary moment a few months ago. I received word that I was being considered as a speaker for a Christian ladies event in September. Sounds good, right? Though I was cheered by the news, my first thought was: Oh no. Now my life is going to be really hard until September. I […]
