I adore hiking in the mountains. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to walk trails around the country. The clean outdoor air clears my lungs and my mind, and I feel closer to the Lord in the stillness of God’s nature. The times I’ve had those opportunities are joy-filled… Best. … Continue reading →
Another move loomed on the horizon, and I pondered what it would mean for me and my family. Okay, I’ll be honest, it’s mainly me I was considering. It would be my thirty-sixth move. I didn’t just want to find another house; I wanted a home. As we moved again, … Continue reading →
(I was blessed to be one of the speakers at our church’s women’s retreat last weekend. At the request of several people, I will be sharing online the things I discussed with our women. This is the first offering.) I think most of us have either loved someone or been … Continue reading →
For all You have done. For Who You are. For Your sacrifice. For Your Grace. For Your Mercy. For Your Peace. For Your Joy. For given Your all so I may live. I gift You me. I gift You my heart. I gift You my all. I love You, Jesus. I love You, Heavenly Father. Happy Birthday, Jesus. For now and forever, I gift You my heart.
Continue reading →Enjoying the warm summer evening, I stood in left field. My softball skills weren’t the best, and the coach had placed me where he thought I could do the least damage. But then… with a crack of the bat, the ball zoomed right at me. I held up my glove … Continue reading →
Have you ever watched a small child? The smallest object can be a source of squealing delight. A flower, a ladybug, and even a weed can capture their attention to examine, prod, and touch. I wonder, have we lost that same wonder? Have we stopped looking, searching, and noticing? God … Continue reading →
Christmas is a wonderful time, yet also can be a very difficult time. Life is hard, people we love are no longer with us, tornadoes strike and devastate, illness hits and leaves us struggling to breathe. However, there is hope. Christmas is more than a date on the calendar, much … Continue reading →
