Reach for the Stars
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground” (Theodore Roosevelt). Having run a few errands, our son Ian returned home with several bags and a story. Now, it’s my personal opinion that parents have done something right when they’ve taught a…
I Bet She Calls Him ‘Sugar’
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4–ESV). Two particular people passed away recently. One I’d met only a…
Fly High, 2021 Graduates!
To the Graduating Class of 2021: I’ve been thinking a lot about graduation, because hearing about yours causes me to bear in mind my own, remember that day many years ago. Thirty-three years ago today, in fact. I recall, too, how my class held a…
When Guitar Man Meets a Miracle-Maker
It’s not every day one has the opportunity to witness a miracle. But it’s moments like that that could turn the world around, and I was blessed to experience such on a recent trip to Charleston, SC. Bill and I were perusing the street market–enjoying…
Thank You, Sweet Momma!
“To give them… the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified” (from Isaiah 61:3–NKJV). My Sweet Momma, As I reflect on Mother’s Day and what it means…
A Letter to Officer Derek Chauvin
I’m not going to lie. My heart’s been saddened since last May 25th–when one man kneeled for 9-minutes on the neck of another, and the world hasn’t been the same. Sometimes I find solace in writing a letter. Such is therapy for me, but perhaps…
God’s Gift of a Good Dog–Part 2
(Part 1 is linked at the end of this post–where I introduce you to my earliest memory, explaining my love for dogs! And don’t forget to comment for an opportunity to offer help for a furry friend.) ******* Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and…
Confessions of a Thief
Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you (I Peter 5:7–NLT). I fear I may be a thief. There. I said it. “How so?” perhaps one wonders. After all, it’s not that I pickpocket, and I don’t shoplift at the local…
God’s Gift of a Good Dog–Part 1
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows (James 1:17—NIV). (***Read to the end to discover a unique way YOU can help a furry friend.***) My very first memory includes a dog….
When Wounds Are Buried Deep
I’m not what most would call adventurous. I’m a homebody. I like to play it safe, appreciate routine, cleanliness, and order. Recently, however, I stepped out of my comfort zone. My husband and I were invited on an excursion to Brimstone—an ATV recreation park in…