Has there ever been a time in your life where you felt alone and that no one understood or cared? Perhaps you had no one to turn to who understood the circumstances, your side of a story or your emotions? I am a blessed woman indeed that I had two loving parents who I wasContinue reading “The Good Shepherd”
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The Rock
When I hear the word “rock”, I think of something hard, strong and permanent. Several times in scripture Jesus is referred to as the Rock. When I was a kid growing up one of my close friends in the neighborhood got a rock tumbler as a Christmas gift. She and I had hours of funContinue reading “The Rock”
Bread of Life
Several years ago, I was struggling with my weight creeping up after menopause hit with a vengeance. Out of sheer frustration, I turned to the keto diet to get rid of the extra pounds. Was I successful? You bet! But, I soon learned it wasn’t realistic. There was no way to maintain this extreme eatingContinue reading “Bread of Life”
Looking Back with Thankfulness/ Moving Forward with Faith
I don’t know about you, but the start of a new year is always invigorating and motivating to me. Even though I know we’ve only flipped the calendar to the start of a new year, it just seems like there’s a blank new page that is fresh and forgiving. And the anticipation of what aContinue reading “Looking Back with Thankfulness/ Moving Forward with Faith”
Thanksgiving and Cuba
A month ago, my husband and I were privileged to be part of a large group of musicians (singers, instrumentalists, former pastors and ministers of music) traveling to Cuba to minister to the people there in various ways. Apparently, music is a big deal in Cuba; the people LOVE all types of music. It’s anContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Cuba”
Lessons from the Beach
Just a few weeks ago, my husband and I had the privilege of traveling to Ormond Beach. I grew up going there almost every summer with my parents so it holds very fond memories. When I got married, my husband joined us…and then our son came along. You get the picture – memories from beingContinue reading “Lessons from the Beach”
What fragrance are you leaving behind?
The smell of eggs and bacon cooking The aroma of freshly cut grass The pungent odor of food gone bad Smell is a powerful sense. Just the thought of certain aromas evokes all kinds of memories. The smell of airplane fuel to most would be pungent and not very pleasant. But to me it wasContinue reading “What fragrance are you leaving behind?”
GRATEFUL?
When our son, Nathan, was younger I used to read a book to him that told the true story of Jesus healing 10 lepers. It had realistic illustrations, and the account was told in such a way that it always held Nathan’s interest. But the segment of the story that Nathan could never quite understandContinue reading “GRATEFUL?”
Honor Your Father and Mother
Another Mother’s Day is in the books, and the sun is about to set on this Father’s Day. The older I get, the more I realize what a gift God gave me with a precious mother that was a role model. She and I had a special relationship and bond. Even as a young child,Continue reading “Honor Your Father and Mother”
Peppers, Carrots, Bugs and more…
Lately I’ve been amazed at how God “speaks” to me and shows Himself through the mundane, the small and the ordinary. What do I mean? Just some random thoughts and incidents with nature leave me in awe of our mighty Creator who shows His creativity and magnificence at every turn. I’ve been in awe forContinue reading “Peppers, Carrots, Bugs and more…”
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