In continuing with giving thanks for dedicated Christian individuals, this week I chose Pam Koons. I first met Pam through the church newborn nursery almost nine years ago. She was the first worker to which I passed my sweet son, Michael, and her attentiveness and care to not only his…
Many times we talk about people and things we are thankful for as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. God has blessed me so much that I often make short lists just to remind myself of His blessings just for that day! But for the next several weeks, I felt the Lord…
I have postponed writing this post for days because the words are so very strong in my heart. Tuesday was my dear Taylor’s birthday and with just a quick little note on Facebook, I received many birthday wishes and greetings for her. But one stood out above the rest. It…
This week’s Women of Faith devotional by Patsy Clairmont was a little too easy to relate to! Patsy discusses her lack of a sense of good direction and mentions how much we need our Heavenly Father to be our Guide. The question of the week was: How are you at…
This week’s Women of Faith devotional by Nicole Johnson discusses the way humans are fearfully and wonderfully made…and that God loves us just as we are. I love what Nicole says, “God formed you and said ‘This is good.’” So just why is it so hard to digest that? The…
Each September, Taylor’s birthday rolls around on the 21st. So I usually start reflecting on her life a few weeks beforehand. I wrote this poem several years back and today, hopefully it serves as a reminder to you to… live in the moment, every day to its fullest. With complete…
My sweet baby, Tarah, is growing so quickly. Here is a picture of her in the first pigtail hairdo. Who can’t resist? That has nothing to do with this post, but she’s just so cute! Recently she began noticing cause and effect on different levels. When I push the garage…
This week for Women of Faith, our devotional by Luci Swindoll encouraged a grateful heart. She discusses how we all have our “list” of things to grumble about and yep, I can totally relate! Those issues that hang us up and cause us to get a good case of “the…
Feeling easily distracted? Ever seen Disney Pixar’s movie Up? Doug, the talking good dog, speaks exactly what is on his mind. Watch this little clip: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUXXzN26zg&NR=1] This week’s Women of Faith devotional by Sheila Walsh is about fixing your eyes on Jesus. Sheila discusses that she understands that phrase to…
I love chocolate. I love doughnuts. Therefore, I love eclairs. Truly, madly, deeply. What makes an eclair so luscious? The center. That glorious middle that fills my mouth with sweetness. What does that have to do with this week’s Women of Faith “Talk Back?” The article, Who Is Your Faith…
This week, Women of Faith challenges us with the question: Do you tend to be more of a leaping lamb or a fainting goat? I wannabe be the leaping lamb… But sometimes,there is nothing more to give. You are depleted in mind, spirit, or body, perhaps all three, and you…
Either way, that was us on Saturday. Our family, with the exception of two for various reasons, headed to the hills of West Virginia where I grew up. To a tiny little town called “Richwood.” Home of approx. 2,000, probably including the “suburbs.” We visited family, staying with my dad,…
