Love Like His
Posted first on FB in 2014–but worthy to repost here. Not because the words are eloquent but rather, because His love was–and still is–lavish. So blessed… *************************************************** A couple “pre-Valentine’s Day” days ago, Allie asked a simple request. “Momma, I want to paint your fingernails.”…
Discovering Joy in the ‘Desiring’ Journey
Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires (Ps. 37:4). I once thought Ps. 37:4 meant that all my “Gimme, gimme, God…” prayers would be answered. Gimme a new bike! Gimme that person as a friend! Gimme a good grade!…
You Were Made For Me
On our Ian’s 21st birthday, I’ll share the poem I wrote for him when he was just a baby. We remain eternally grateful for his birth mom, my dear friend, Cindy — who made a selfless choice when she chose to give her unborn baby…
Being the Answer
Now you are the Body of Christ, and members individually (I Cor. 12:27). Our recent trip to New York City to celebrate my husband Bill’s 50th birthday was nearly perfect. We ate great food; visited art museums and galleries; enjoyed the festivities of the Big Apple…
Be the Answer
And let us not grow weary of doing good… (Gal. 6:9a). “Would you happen to know where the water chestnuts are?” A man’s voice startled me as I fully focused on a shelf of cereal. I turned to see an elderly man bent slightly as he stood…
Everyone Has A Story
His name is Darryl. He told me so, along with some other interesting tidbits about his life. Like his love for our country and how he served faithfully in the armed services. About a specific time that he had the honor of dining with a…
Blind Faith
I don’t see well — literally and, honestly, sometimes figuratively. Each morning, one of the first things I do is open my eyes, one at a time, and insert a contact lens. Blink. Blink. Just like that — clearer vision. And each morning, one of…
Holiness in a Headband
“LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth… What is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor” (Ps….
Hardware In Heaven
Previously posted, this came to mind yesterday as I drove, again, through my hometown of Covington. And precious memories of Mr. John and Ms. Betty came flooding back… ________________________________________________________________________ John Thompson and his sweet wife Betty must’ve not minded clutter. And as a young girl,…
Prepare Him Room
Let’s be honest. He’s probably gotten a pretty bad rap for a long time. Personally, I’ve resented him. Felt bitter toward him. Questioned him. And, in truth, blamed him — that Innkeeper in the little town of Bethlehem, who told Joseph, “No room.” Perhaps he…