Service. Serving. More than putting food on a plate and bringing it to the table. More than doing our “duty” and fulfilling the job or role assigned to us. Even more than giving our time to help someone in need. Our acts of service become nothing more than a pat on the back with our…
These are not soft hands. They are tough and worn and calloused. Eighty years of use. I’m sure I did, but I don’t remember holding my Dad’s hand when I was small. We never had a Daddy-Daughter dance. Unless dancing around important topics counts. You see, my Dad is not much on words or sentiment.…
On an ordinary day I might be running in to pick up a few groceries, rushing to check things off my list, barely noticing those around me. But she found me. I don’t know if I looked kind (I certainly hope so) or non-threatening, but when I turned to the timid, “Excuse me, ma’am” I…
It is an inevitable inevitability. Change. Not always easy. Not always welcome. But definitely in.ev.it.a.ble. The cycle of life has a way of reminding us that even though change can be very difficult, it is, in reality, the most natural thing of all. It is one thing that we can always count on: Change will happen. As…
“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. As the morning sounds chime, I am faced with a decision.
When Christmas is coming, and the closet is full of presents yet to be wrapped, what do you do? Clean out the toy box, for goodness sake! I know you’re busy, but maybe–just maybe–you can donate those unused and unloved toys to a charity that will make someone else’s Christmas special. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer…
“On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.” There is a fine line here.…
It’s the kind of step that makes you want to sit down. You are about to be asked to do something that is way out of your comfort zone, and the easiest thing to do would be to say no. Back away. Avoid the risk… For me, saying “yes” rarely means that I have the confidence…
There. I said it. Although it’s true that I wasn’t the kind of girl who grew up dreaming of being the wife of a pastor, I know that it’s even more true that God knew my committment to Him as a young girl was sincere. I gave my life to Him and I meant it with all my heart.…
…for the Father up above is looking down in LOVE, so be careful little eyes what you see! This song from my childhood entered my mind (a common occurrence for me!) when I saw this picture of my sweet granddaughter Lucy wearing Nana’s reading glasses. Just as the music in my ears has influenced my…
