We All Need To Be Pardoned
I’m going to jail. I’m not joking, and I’m not taking it lightly. Whenever our church shows videos of volunteers ministering in jails, I wiggle uncomfortably in my seat. When my dear 70-year-young mentor [...]
Gathering – Feeding More Than Bellies
Stepping out onto the patio, I breathe in the scent of freshly cut grass, as I admire the symmetry of its neatly mowed rows. The bright green lawn provides a backdrop for the black [...]
Living a Resurrected Life
Last week I witnessed two cars back into each other in a parking lot. Both were going slowly, but too quickly for any of us bystanders to scream “stop, watch out”, and damage occurred. You could [...]
You are Where You are Meant to BE
A few weeks ago, I started ruminating on the word BE, to see if I could tackle this blog before we left town on our family vacation. I had recently shared the verse “Be [...]
Marriage: When a Contract Becomes a Covenant
As with any new home or house renovation, friends drop in and want to see the new space, the updates, and the décor. After two years of planning, architect drawing and redrawing, bidding and [...]
God has Wired us for Fun
As I began writing this blog, my family was embarking on Spring Break. My first choice would have been warm sun, soft sand, being served healthy meals I wasn’t responsible to plan, shop for [...]
Accolades to the Patroness’ of Modern-Day Ministry
This Fall I was invited into a parenting group. The women were new acquaintances, but month after month, I am getting to know them a little better. Each is unique, authentic, and hard-working. All [...]
Revival of the Truth
It’s so hard to know what is true these days. Fake news, censored views, silenced leaders, inappropriate influencers. The Deceiver is having a field day, doing his little victory dance as he watches friends [...]
Invitation to Divine Friendship
As we wrap up celebrating Christmas and start setting goals for the new year, I am humbled to recount past blessings, recognizing the many times God stepped into my life to make adjustments and [...]