When I was a little girl, my family went to Galveston to go crabbing between huge boulders that made up the seawall. Once there, we tied chicken bones on a string and dropped them between the rocks. The crabs would crawl out from under the rocks and take hold, and … Continue reading →
Sorrow surrounds me, and my long prayer list for family and friends brings me to tears. I am honored to pray for they have shared their pain, trials, and heartaches. Several of my friends have incurable diseases and with horrific pain scream through the night. And yet they continue to … Continue reading →
When ill, our bodies are reporting help is needed. Sometimes we require rest, exercise, or perhaps to eat better (put down the gallon of ice cream and walk away), and other times professional help is needed. Our world is a difficult place taking toll on our hearts, minds, and bodies. … Continue reading →
He stood rigid, little fists clenched tight, face scrunched in disgust and shock – how dare his mommy want the bug. It was his! He had found it all by himself as he crawled on the patio, and that slimy critter just begged to be in his mouth. Fortunately, after … Continue reading →
Darkness engulfing, waters rising around their feet, the father picked up his tiny daughter. “Hold on to me. Don’t let go.” “Daddy, I’m so scared.” Trying to be brave, trying not to cry, the little one shook in his arms. He gripped her tight against his chest. “It’s okay. I’m … Continue reading →
Rubbing tired eyes, wiping sweat from dirty brows, the fishermen again hauled in empty nets. Even with years of experience and excellent skills, all night the men had fished, and yet nothing showed for their hard work. Now on the shore, the three men washed their nets and hoped for … Continue reading →
I won’t force you to love Jesus, but I will beg you. Jesus Christ, Son of God, God in flesh, offers forgiveness, mercy, grace, and eternal life. I’ve never known a love so pure, so tender, so wonderful as the love of Jesus. He took my brokenness and made me … Continue reading →
