Time to P-I-C-K an Apple
***This article appeared first in Heart of Hospitality magazine–Autumn 2024 Edition*** **Read to the end for a yummy apple recipe and a give-away!** “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings” (Psalms 17:8 NIV). Just a single step…
A is for ‘Another’ Day
“… and a little child will lead them” (Isaiah 11:6 NIV). “A” is for ‘A-nother’ day Another day for you to play. To slide down slides, and swing on swings, To sing those songs ‘bout kites and things. To ask your…
When Hope Is Deferred
***This is a special post as we are in Ephesus among Ephesians, to whom Paul wrote these words while imprisoned in Rome— “…[give] thanks always and for every circumstance, thanking God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20). I learned…
When Blueberries Blue
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven… Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11a NLT). “Mora, are they ready yet?” And I shook my head. “Lila Grace, look at them. What color are…
No Condemnation!
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1, 2 NIV). Condemn–(v.) deemed unfit for use…
When We Wear God’s Armor
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10 NKJV). One doesn’t typically wake up on a…
A is for… Allie
For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven… A time to tear down and a time to build up (Eccl. 3:1, 3b NLT). A is for Allie. On the day they took it down, our Girl was in her first…
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…