I mentioned in my blog last week that I am currently emotionally raw because of my circumstances. In addition, God has me coming face-to-face with some truths from His Word that have me pondering service to others. I have certainly served in my lifetime. What mom doesn’t serve? Anyone who knows me, however, knows that […]
Hello dear readers, whoever you are. It’s Mother’s Day. The Glad… For those of you being blessed with breakfast in bed, receiving presents made by the little hands of your young children and reading notes featuring phonetic spelling in crayon…Hurray! Soak it up. I pray your heart is so full today that joy spills over […]
When my daughter asked me to join a walk in our city to support research and awareness for her auto-immune disease, I said yes. I said yes so I could walk a mile in her shoes. I said yes so I could walk alongside her like I have done my whole life. I said yes […]
Jesus LOVES me this I know. Even people who have little spiritual interest know this popular song written in 1860. Like you, I cherish the thought that Jesus loves me. We cannot be separated from that love (Romans 8:38-39). He will come crashing through the clouds on our behalf (Isaiah 41:9-10). He wants the best […]
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. […]
