Mary Magdalene–A Graceful Influence
“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131). “What do you mean you don’t believe?” The tone in my voice surprised me, and I took a deep breath. “I’m sorry….
Looking for Love!
***Read to the end for a give-away!*** “[God’s] love isn’t dependent on our faithfulness, but on His. We don’t deserve His mercy, yet He freely lavishes it on us. We can never earn His love, yet He extends it to us every day.” (From Lori…
Grief Doesn’t Have to Be a Thief!
***Read to the end for a give-away!*** “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4 CSB). Confession: Sometimes I live with my eyes closed. Like a little girl with the If I can’t see it then it doesn’t exist mentality, I bury…
Babe in the Manger, Our Bittersweet Savior
“The LORD’s love never ends; his mercies never stop. They are new every morning; LORD, your loyalty [fidelity and faithfulness] is great.” (Lamentations 3:22, 23–NCV) Bittersweet. More formally known as solanum dulcamara, it’s a sturdy vine, its berries adorned in rich red and orange. We…
Home to Us
***November is Adoption Awareness Month*** (Read to the end for a give-away!) “‘I say this because I know what I am planning for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a…
The Ministry of Momma’s Banana Bread
**(Read to the end for a chance to win a yummy prize!)** “… will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?” (2 Corinthians 3:8 NIV) My momma taught me long ago there’s ministry in preparing food for others, and she lived by…
Lessons of a Little Leader
… And a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6 NIV). I know a leader. Her name? Lila Grace. Even better? She’s our grand-girl. Okay, so we love her, that’s true. But more than this, she teaches us, and her lessons are simply too good to keep…
Happy Book Birthday, “Life in the Estrogen-Free Zone”
My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. (Proverbs 4:20 NIV) Let’s be honest– Being a mom of boys isn’t for the faint of heart. The noises. The smells. Those things you discover in their pants pockets. But oh,…
Full-Circle Friendship
“… And there is pansies, that’s for thoughts…” ~Hamlet~ ******* “My bestie’s moving to your neck of the woods.” That’s what my dear friend and mentor Lucinda wrote to me. And I promised her I’d make Maggie feel right at home in western North Carolina….
Happy Birthday, Dear Daughter!
Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget [other] people… Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your [Lord]. ~~Psalm 45:10–11 (NIV)~~ ****** Happy birthday, dearest Daughter! You’re 14! (Not sure how that happened. Guess I forgot and blinked!) Even…