Let’s Ask–M.A.S.K.?
“For you were called to freedom, brothers [and sisters]. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another” (Galatians 5:3). For Christmas, we bought each of our children and their significant others masks we thought fit…
2020-Hindsight for Hope in the New Year
Twenty-twenty Hindsight–(n.) seeing clearly, with full understanding, a situation or event only after it has happened. 2020–a really, really hard year; a thing of the past. One can only have twenty-twenty hindsight once he or she has stepped into a new situation. Like stepping over the…
A Christmas Love Letter to Devon Mara-Leigh
On this final week of Advent, I’m sharing from the depths of a mother’s LOVE–which remains, even all these years later, a mystery to me. One of my life’s greatest teachers was a baby who I held only hours, who lived only weeks. Still, her…
Seth Cook–Joyous Giant
On this third week of Advent, what better time to share some good news that brings great joy? Introducing our friend Seth who–though only 3 feet tall and a mere 25 pounds–was a JOY-GIANT! (Please read to the end to discover a link where you,…
O Come! O Come!
Throughout the Advent season, I’m reflecting on some of those whom I’ve been blessed to know who serve as reminders–both in their living, as well as in their dying–of Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth so long ago. (Last week’s was about my dear friend…
Bethany–Missionary in Birkenstocks
She was most at home in bibs and Birkenstocks. Maybe that’s one reason I felt so kindred to Bethany. Like half a dozen others, Bethany Enloe would enter my room on Thursday afternoons–shake off the dust of an 8th grade school day before kicking off…
When Worry Weighs Heavy and Thankfulness Feels Far
Who doesn’t find joy in the eve of Thanksgiving? Christmas, too, for that matter? In fact, any “eve” of an extra-special day–when expectations are heightened and anticipation lingers? But what happens when expectations aren’t met and the day passes? And what’s one to do as…
So Shall Your Strength Be!
“Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; as your days, so shall your strength be” (Deut. 33:25–NKJV). I have a new buddy named Drake Dean. Has as a superhero ring, don’t you think? He’s the son of our son Ian’s fiancé, and his big thing…
Angels Unawares in Union Station
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in your ways (Psalm 91:11). In honor of Veterans Day and to honor my late father-in-law who served in the U.S. Navy–who always LOVED to hear and tell a good story–I’m choosing to share…
How Should We Battle?
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,…