You’ve seen it and felt it–the “calm before the storm”. But that kind of calm can make you anxious. Fearful even, as you wonder what the repercussions will be… It is the […]
A Storm Is Coming
When You’re Married to a Time-Oriented Man
Apparently I have been slowly murdering my husband for 35+ years… “You’re killing this time-oriented man!” We are very different, this man and I. He comes from a family of all boys. […]
Broken
Broken. Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually.
Goody Two-Shoes
👠 It is high time to step out of those STILETTOS 👠 Let your hair down. Leave off the makeup and put on something comfortable, then carefully consider what I am about to say. […]
The DNA of Worry
I am not a scientist. And all that’s been discovered about DNA is more than my mind can fathom. As a matter of fact, this schoolgirl graduated many moons ago, and I […]
Morning Sounds
“Can I go outside after I fix my attitude?” ~~Annabelle, 2 The clock is ticking. The birds are chirping. The coffee is brewing. A new day dawns. It’s good to be home. […]
Three Things I Want the Next Generation to Know
“My people, hear my instruction; listen to the words from my mouth. I will declare wise sayings; I will speak mysteries from the past— things we have heard and known and that our fathers […]
Sunday’s Message
For the last two Sundays I have been away from my home church. The majority of the last 35 years I have had one pastor–my husband. As strange as that sounds to […]
No Veil for This Bride
June–the season of weddings. [I actually started this blog post quite some time ago after reading 2 Corinthians, Chapter 2. When the calendar flipped to June, I decided it would be the […]
Afraid of the Dark
My grandchildren love to play with flashlights, so I make sure they are readily available in a special place that little hands can reach. They are an inexpensive toy that entertain for […]
Coffee Love and Lessons Learned
Everyone that knows me, knows that I love coffee. I set my coffee pot to automatically start brewing at 5:30 every morning. If I get up earlier, all I have to do […]
Truth or Dare?
Do you remember the game? When you were a child, the game was somewhat innocent. Unless you were a little audacious. You know who you are–or maybe someone particular comes to mind […]
What To Pray When A Friend is Hurting
There is nothing quite like that helpless feeling you get when you watch someone you care about hurting–and you are separated by distance or by circumstance. You can’t wipe their tears or […]
When God says, “I Will”
This is for you, my friend. You are many. You are grieving, hurting, struggling, doubting. And you need answers. “Is God listening?” “Does He see?” “Does He care?” “How can I know […]
Who Will You Follow?
Some lead and some follow. We need both. Even leaders choose who they will follow, and the person with a follower-type personality will often be required to be a leader at some point […]
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