I have fond memories of Christmas’s past. Memories of when the kids were little and we decorated the tree, baked cookies, created traditions and opened presents. But looking back I have regrets about how “hurried” the Christmas season was. As … Read More
The Christmas season is officially here. I’m not going to lie – I’m loving the Hallmark Christmas movies. While this time of year is wonderful it can also bring a bit of internal hurry and angst. Shopping, partying, cooking, and … Read More
One of my favorite stories in scripture is of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume and her tears. It’s found in all four gospels, but I’m struck most by Luke’s account of the story (Luke 7:36-50). It is a … Read More
This past week Steve and I listened to a podcast by Peter Scazzero. The podcast discussed false beliefs about success. As Steve and I were listening, Peter talked about embracing the season you’re in. Just as there are different seasons … Read More
Steve and I belong to a gym. Please be impressed. When I go, I do some cardio and call it good. However, when I met with one of the trainers at the gym, she told me I needed to strengthen … Read More
This past week, I’ve been in San Diego. Our 12th grandchild has made her entrance into the world. Our daughter Keri is a worship leader, and she and her husband felt this baby had a theme of praise over her … Read More
Recently I’ve had conversations with several close friends. As we’ve shared our hearts, I’ve asked, “What is God teaching you?” Each have answered, “He’s teaching me to trust Him more.” My heart resonated with that statement. No matter how long … Read More
Steve and I spend a lot of time in airports. Sometimes, that goes well, but then there are those times when it all goes very wrong. Flight delays, lost suitcases, and moments of absolute inconvenience. Just this past week, we … Read More
This past week, I’ve been battling a cold. I hate feeling sick and so I’ve been drinking apple cider vinegar (please be impressed – it tastes awful!), green tea, (though I am a coffee lover) and Emergen-C. My energy has … Read More
I remember as a little girl one of my Sunday School teachers gave me a heart necklace made of clear stone that had a mustard seed inside. I remember looking at that mustard seed thinking, “My faith is tiny, like … Read More
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