The memory pounced, blindsided, and left me reeling. I stood, trying to regain my thoughts. Painful memories can’t be changed, I can’t alter what happened, and at times they leave me heartbroken and heart-sick. Oh, I need a mind wash. I need to forget that terrible thing that happened, that … Continue reading →
Father’s Day is a time of joy for many. However, for those who have lost fathers, had terrible fathers, or for those who never knew their fathers, Father’s Day is difficult. God knows and cares. God is with those whose fathers were absent, abusive, or dismissive. Whether your father was … Continue reading →
In 1876 a plant known as Kudzu was imported to help with erosion. Those few plants spread like wildfire, their roots shoot out, gripping the ground, crawling, covering trees, houses, and practically envelops anything that stands in its way. The Kudzu root system and interlocking vines become almost impossible to … 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 →
Years ago, my husband had been laid off, and he spent months searching for a job. Several months passed, and I believed the Lord shared in my spirit some amazing and wonderful things that would come in the near future. With excitement and anticipation, I scurried about the house, preparing … Continue reading →
In the two years we lived in Tennessee, we were blessed with watching the nesting and hatching of two Bluebird families. The day before we moved, I sat at my office chair to have a quiet moment before more packing. Looking out the window I noticed the clouds moving at a … Continue reading →
Chapter 24 of Genesis tells the story of Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac. There are so many sweet aspects of the story and many lessons to apply to our lives. The servant was told to go in the authority of his master, Abraham. … Continue reading →
