For a while now I have been observing the world as being upside down and backwards. Over the last few years I’ve had conversations with my elderly parents, wondering out of curiosity, if they have ever seen this type of madness in their lifetime. I hesitate to have these conversations in front of my 16-year-old…
My family has lost a lot in our lives and at times it stings and the wave of loss can overwhelm us. My husband has lost his mother and two brothers and both sets of grandparents and the majority of his extended family. I have lost my father and step-father, as well as both sets…
John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Have you ever heard words that make your heart jump into your throat? Have you ever gotten news that is…
All fear finds its roots in insecurity. Right now we feel the ground moving beneath us. We are acting out of a need to feel some control, like filling our homes with food and toilet paper. We crave security; it gives us a false sense of power. But no matter how hard we try to…
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your heart. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 (NLT) So, one of my favorite things to do besides eat, is to take a long hot shower. The heat and steam…
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8(NKJV) My heart races and my breath shortens as so many thoughts vie for attention on my mental chalkboard. Each responsibility is written…
“Only take care and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life.” Deuteronomy 4:9 ESV What am I keeping? What am I forgetting? These are the questions I’m learning to ask myself as I learn…
One of the things I like to do to prepare for the New Year is find a key Bible verse or word to focus on. This year was no different, except nothing seemed to stick. I felt as though there were so many areas in my life that needed attention. As soon as I’d mastered…
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…
