My dad was in the hospital this week. Thankfully, he is out, and his prognosis is good. While I hung out with Dad those two days, I was privy to some sad sights. The most tragic was the man recovering...
Once upon a time, there sits a girl: freckled nose, wavy hair, on the cusp of the oh-so-awkward stage, attempting to cover her shyness and vulnerabilities with coolness and confidence. Seated with her pals at a long table on a...
Surrender your heart to God, turn to Him in prayer, and give up your sins- even those you do in secret. Then you won't be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Job 11:13-15 CEV This passage from Job is my favorite...
35 Then He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He said, “Abba, Father! All things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me. Nevertheless, not what I...
The other day at school, a 7th grader proudly shared with me all the foods she is giving up for Lent: chocolate, potatoes, and bread. Another student leaned into our conversation, confused. He had never heard of Lent. Student number...
I went to an unforgettable memorial service last Saturday. Hunter was a remarkable young man. Only 18. A few weeks ago, I participated in a life celebration for a Wonder Woman mom of 4 and a wife named Heather. Cancer took...
"But really, only one thing matters. Mary has chosen that one thing, and I won't take it away from her." Luke 10:42 The Voice (VOICE) Priorities. Goals. Resolutions. These words become almost cliché at the beginning of the year. Now that the end...
Best-Loved-Books! Can we talk about books? What fun! This subject is one of my favorites, and this is the third year I've written the "Books" blog. The beginning of 2017 was dry as novels go. I read and read, hoping for a delicious...
Only one life. How will we spend it for Christ? Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only...
JESUS And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Luke 1:31 ASV Iēsoús – Jesus, the transliteration of the Hebrew /Lṓt("Yehoshua"/Jehoshua, contracted to "Joshua") which means "Yahweh saves" (or "Yahweh is salvation"). Strong's Concordance Yeshua. A...