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,…
Art is inspiring. Uplifting. Even encouraging. But the influence of a work of art is not understood at the beginning of its creation. So when Women of Faith asked: Do you have a favorite work of art? What about it inspires you? Then it didn’t take me long to think…
Not so long ago but quite far away, there lived a couple in the state of Washington. “Oh,” you say, “That’s not too far.” But it was to them. Because God was moving them to the land of Columbus, OH. Not to say it didn’t have its’ perks. Having work…
“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet;”- Shakespeare My Tristina Rose, age 6, is one of a kind. Yesterday, Matt, my husband, was working outside and trimmed the rose bush at the side of our house. While he was…
Got a summer birthday? I mean, birthdays are great and all, but I love, LOVE that my birthday is in the summer. I have so many great summertime memories but the one that came to the forefront is from the summer of 1978, when I turned six years old. I…
Last week we had Vacation Bible School at our church, just as many did across the nation. My own children throw themselves into every lesson, craft, memory verse, and game. They have their favorites; my 4 yr. old son even slept with his craft one night. And every year for…
The past few days has brought a few boisterous storms through the Columbus area. In a not-so-brave voice, my sweet 6 yr. old has asked me numerous times, “Why did God make thunder and lightning, Mommy?” Hmmm. Well, my answer the first time was to distract her so that…
There’s a term that has emerged in modern vocabulary. On American Idol, they want “relevant” singers. HGTV requests “relevant” designers. And I totally get it. We are no longer living in the 18th century, so let’s not pretend we do. Technology should be embraced and utilized. Modern conveniences should not…
Reflection is good for the soul. Especially when it is reflection on how God has worked in your life. Ten years ago today I made my way to the Cincinnati Zoo with a bouncy three year old in the back seat. We were tired; it had been a busy week….
