We once had a very cool, very smart cat named Roosevelt Franklin. When he became injured in a fight, he would walk down the street and meow at the neighbor’s house. The neighbor just happened to be a veterinarian. I’m not sure we ever received a bill for Roosevelt’s care. … Continue reading →
Years ago, the company where my husband worked outsourced his facility and he was laid off. For 448 long, long, long days he searched for new employment. When work finally came, we gathered up two weeks’ worth of clothes, my laptop, our dog, and headed north to Idaho. Ten months … Continue reading →
The Samaritan woman had many needs, and she found Jesus at the well (John 4:1-45). Jesus was waiting to offer her the living water of His merciful freedom. Jesus is waiting for you. Meet Him at the well. Go to the well with your need, the depth of your sin, … Continue reading →
Fall arrived on the hottest day of the week. Taking advantage of the sunny day, I decided to wash our yard sneakers we had left on the patio or garage. Not sure if spiders or some other unsightly creepy-crawly-bug thing had decided to hide in the shoes, I picked them … Continue reading →
When writing fiction, I tried to make sure each chapter ended with a hook, something to give the reader an intense desire to keep moving forward in the story. However, sometimes we get stuck in our own stories. During difficult times, we think there isn’t hope and there isn’t a … Continue reading →
When Jesus came into people’s lives, people’s lives changed. The blind received sight, the lame could walk, and the outcasts and sinners were welcomed home. I’m so in love with Jesus and I so want you to know His love. No one is too broken, no one has gone too … Continue reading →
Heavenly Father, the holidays often magnify the sense of loneliness. We bring our prayer before Your loving throne. For those who are alone or have lost loved ones, please magnify Your presence, comfort, and peace. For those whose finances are lacking, please multiply the loaves and fishes to meet each … Continue reading →
