My third grader is working on cursive handwriting. And hates every minute of it. But for me, there is something so special about handwritten notes. I’m afraid handwritten notes are quickly becoming an indulgence of yesterdays. Have we forgotten the beauty of handwritten notes and letters? And I’m not talking…
It’s a new day and about 6 am, I get the news. No school for the day. For me, this means a ton of change, flexibility and adaptability are now on the agenda. So what do you do? Here are a few ideas from one mom who is not…
Any time I am reading the Bible and discover metaphors comparing God or Jesus to a shepherd, my ears perk up. So last week was no different as I was reading Isaiah 40 for Ladies’ Bible Study Fellowship. This chapter is a huge encouragement for the children of Israel, as…
‘Twas the plight before Christmas, when all through the house Everything was stirring, perhaps even a mouse; The stockings were barely hanging by a thread without care, Because of the little hands that wouldn’t leave them there; The children were wild and dancing with glee, They truly were hyper, playing…
On the Monday following Thanksgiving, our family received a Christmas card in the mail. “Wow, someone is ON the ball!” I thought. Then when it looked at the handwriting, I realized that someone was my sister, Sharon. Go figure. But this card was no ordinary card in the least way. …
Yesterday my husband and I had the incredible opportunity to have a 3D ultrasound. Because I’m sooo old to have a baby, (don’t ask!) the doctor considers me to have age-related risk factors so he ordered a level II ultrasound. To have a sneak-preview at God’s creation is more than…
I’m readily admit that I’m an avid reader and always have been. But of all the books I’ve read this year, this is the only one I’ve asked my husband to read. This is the one about which I couldn’t wait to tell my sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Through this book,…
Quite the difference in being alone versus being lonely, isn’t there? With a family of six children and one on the way, I can honestly say I’m rarely lonely and rarely alone. 🙂 When I make a mistake or forget something, my husband often jokes and says I’m in timeout. …
For the last few weeks, each Thursday the Lord has directed me to post about someone in my life that makes a difference through their daily decisions. When I think about what the three individuals I’ve written about so far, the one thing they have in common is a servant’s…
This week’s Women of Faith devotional by Marilyn Meberg discusses how Christians have the choice of “fear” or “cheer.” What a timely message for me personally, as this morning I read II Timothy 1:7: For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love,…
This week “Thankful Thursday” is about another great Christian who is a faithful example of following God’s plan for her life, without notoriety, fame, or fortune. Just simply taking a task and doing what God called her to do. Pauline Harrison is a dear 78 yr. old lady from…
“Outlive Your Life” is essentially the tale of the book of Acts, with stories molded and brought to life in a modern interpretation that only a superb storyteller such as Max Lucado can weave together. On the back cover, Max explains this book of the Bible, Acts: “It’s the story…
