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….
I played my first offertory in church when I was 6 yrs. old. After teaching piano for the last 16 years, I’ve never taught a piano lesson exactly like this one. Sit back and watch Wintley Phipps teach the best piano lesson I’ve ever enjoyed. Talks a little more about…
My friend, Heather, often talks about how God works in “themes” in her life. There are times when we’ve spoken about a string of events, books, messages, etc. and they all have the same point, whatever the point is. Last week, I felt that “point” to be extending grace beyond…
Oh, come on. You know we all have them. The fat pants. Definition: The pants you wear when 1. carrying more weight than normal. 2. wanting to eat more than you should. 3. bloating. The list could probably go on. I usually wear the fat pants when I go to…
Yesterday Senate Resolution 530 was passed, which calls for May 15th to be National MPS Awareness Day. This coincides with other countries and I am excited to bring light to the first International MPS Awareness Day! If you’ve never read my blog before, then what is MPS? Click here to…
