The only time I ever saw my grandfather cry with disappointment involved me and a box of straws. I know. It sounds weird, but it’s completely true. There are a few things you should know before I explain this story. My grandfather was an exceptional man (much like my father, his son, even though he…
I’ve become addicted to Hallmark Christmas movies. I don’t know why because they play the same ones over and over. I just keep flipping the channel to Hallmark thinking there will be something new on, only to find out it’s one of the four I’ve already seen. I watch it again anyway. The theme—you’ll find…
This blog can speak to many people, but I am writing it for a specific audience…mainly because I’ve walked in their shoes. Holidays can be so joyous and filled with love, family and laughter. It’s a time to reflect on the many blessings God has given us. And boy does He give them, with both…
If you are looking for a new study to do over the holidays, a study to do with your church group or small group next semester, then check out this new 6-week study by Tecia Farmer Janes and Bre Harper. It’s the story of the Samaritan Woman at the well and how Jesus unexpectedly met…
“God is not a man so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change his mind. Has He ever failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?” Numbers 23:19 As long as I can remember I’ve had issues with trusting others. Maybe it’s due to countless…
I just finished a Bible study written by Kelly Minter titled, “What Love Is”, based on the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John. In these three books or letters, John defines love in the person of Jesus Christ and calls us to love like He loved. What I enjoyed most (I actually loved it…
Obedience has not really been my thing. I certainly obeyed my parents. I was not a rebellious child or teenager, by any means. But, when it came to obeying God, I always found a way to convince myself that maybe God did not mean “complete obedience”. Or maybe He didn’t really mean that I needed…
I was eight years old when we got the news. My mother was going to have another baby. “It was totally unexpected,” she said and then added, “I thought I was done having kids.” The five excited children, myself included, began jumping up and down with joy! My brother, the only son, was the most…
My heart was beating out of my chest. Sweaty palms and a queasy stomach are just some of what I was feeling as I was on my way to do something I had never done before. What was I thinking, and most importantly, why didn’t anyone talk me out of doing such a crazy thing?…
In a couple of months, I will celebrate 25 years of marriage with my husband. I love him more today than yesterday. It’s true. It hasn’t been easy. And at times it’s been a real struggle. And while the struggle is real, so is God. We decided to take a short trip to Maine a…