This week I read the story of men who brought paralytic man to be healed by Jesus (Mark 2:1-12). Jesus was in a house preaching when four men carrying a paralytic man showed up, but they “could not get near him.” Did they give up? Did they stand there waiting in hopes of still somehow […]
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 […]
A sweet woman kindly reviewed my book earlier this year. Prior to seeing her blog post as a book review, it had never occurred to me to do the same for someone else. Today it’s my turn to do the same for pastor Levi Lusko, author of Through the Eyes of a Lion: Facing […]
This week I read Mark 6:14-29 with my son: John the Baptist’s Head is Cut Off. (Who says the Bible is boring? Great reading just after eating breakfast, right?) In this passage we learn that King Herod knew John was a holy man who did what was right, and though what John said puzzled Herod, […]
As I get older, I find my heart and message honing in on some key themes in life. I think that is what God does for each of us as we walk closely with Him. He gives us a piece of His heart. None of us can comprehend every facet of our great God, but […]
This week I went to the grocery store with my son. Just as we were ready to leave, I said to him, “Wait a minute. Let me check my list one more time to make sure we got everything.” I stopped right there next to the refrigerated milk section and looked down to check my […]
It’s spring! The earth is showing off her glory as blooms of all colors burst forth from the green foliage coming alive once again after a long winter’s sleep. Something else is popping up all over town too. For Sale signs. Spring is the most popular season to put a house on the market. Because […]
