My dad and brother are masters of their trade. They are gifted contractors and experts at historical restoration. I had the privilege of growing up around my father’s work and have seen his God-given skills and knowledge passed on to my brother. The story is told that when my younger brother built his first set […]
I think about Judgment Day. I know that sounds a bit morbid or depressing, but there is an aspect of it that I have been looking forward to for years. Recently, Joni Eareckson Tada added an additional positive perspective I had not thought of yet, so I thought I would blog about our combined list. […]
Today is the 52nd time I have celebrated Easter in my lifetime, and probably the 40th time I have approached the holiday with spiritual earnest beyond enjoying an Easter basket, new dress and sunrise service. I have a habit of asking God for fresh perspectives about routine matters like New Year’s, Christmas, birthdays and Easter. […]
Dear Husband, This weekend is about you, not blogs. This weekend is about you, not grading my students’ work. This weekend is about you getting a day you will enjoy without worrying if you are being selfish. This weekend the family is home, so we celebrate early. May you enjoy being with us. May you […]
August 14, 1993 was a wonderful day. I married my husband and left for a honeymoon sporting this beautiful ensemble. My man was so kind to bless me with such beauty. However, early in our marriage, I found I didn’t like wearing a diamond ring. The beautiful stones and prongs were snagging on clothing and […]
For years now, my husband and I have coordinated efforts to get taxes done. I compile the numbers. He plugs them into the right spot on the forms. Taxes done. This week was my spring break. I used the time to get some things done that are difficult to accomplish while school is in session. […]
When I was growing up, my mom purchased a jigsaw puzzle for each Christmas holiday. My dad would put a plywood top on a side table in the living room. This allowed whoever was working on the puzzle to be in the room with the rest of the family while assembling the chosen puzzle of […]
One of my dear friends picked a life verse for each of her children and has prayed it for them their entire lives. I did that with my youngest child, but for none of my other children. I was driving to work last week pondering what my life verse would be if I had to […]
Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? (Proverbs 20:6, ESV) Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one? (MSG) In last week’s post I began a discussion about what real love looks like. The discussion continues today over […]
Our family had a wonderful day celebrating our love for each other yesterday. In simple form, there were appropriate amounts of pink, red and white paper products. I carted some red plates up from our basement that my daughter had used when her college colors were red, white and black. Streamers were hung. Notes were […]
