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
Most of us talk too much! As an extrovert, that seems to be my life story. Sigh! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked God to set a guard over my mouth! Peter, a disciple of Jesus, had … Read More
Steve and I flew into Chicago last week. As I was standing on the jet bridge, waiting for our bags that we checked at the gate, I happened to glance down. Instantly, I noticed that my diamond was missing from … Read More
I’ve been reading through the gospel of Matthew in the Passion Translation in my time with Jesus each morning. It’s been so lifegiving to once again return to the life of Christ. One of the most profound statements Jesus made … Read More
Our few days in Ireland were lovely. While there, one of our hosts took several of us to tour the lovely gardens of Powerscourt. The gardens have been ranked the third most beautiful garden in all the world by National … Read More
The other day I was cleaning my fridge. Knowing that Steve and I are traveling, I wanted to dispose of all the outdated stuff and wipe down the shelves. Halfway through my project, I couldn’t find my sponge. I looked … Read More
I love taking long walks early in the morning to the Starbucks that’s a little ways from my home. As I walk in the early morning silence I am able to enjoy God’s presence and the beauty that surrounds me. … Read More
When Steve and I were first married, we thought it would be great fun to plant a garden. We rototilled a huge plot of land and eagerly planted lots of vegetables. But life got busy: I was teaching school, and … Read More
A few days ago, I had to mail some boxes of books from the post office. My grandson Charlie (9) came with me. He was a champ! He carried one of the heavy boxes, waited with me as I filled … Read More
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