The other day our little grandson had a big discussion with his mama about who was in charge. Theo, age 2, claimed he was the boss. His mama reminded him that she was in charge. In the middle of the … Read More
One morning last week, I dragged myself out of bed, filled my coffee cup, and reluctantly hit my knees to start my time of prayer and praise. Honestly, I was a bit tired and had a million concerns on my … Read More
Last week, Steve’s parents came and visited us for a bit. Their lives have been marked by integrity, and the generations after them have been blessed. As I’ve was thinking about how God has used their integrity, I read Psalm … Read More
A week or so ago, Steve was out in our garage working on a project when a young dad came running through the cul-de-sac, urgently yelling the name of his son. He rushed up the driveway breathlessly shouting, “Have you … Read More
Last week, I took my computer into the Apple store because it was freezing up on certain commands. The Apple genius who was helping me performed a few diagnostic tests and then told me we were going to have … Read More
What Type of Culture Are you Creating? Our granddaughter, Selah just celebrated her 6th birthday. During Selah’s party, her friends and family affirmed her. Her brother said she was “sweet, fun, and precious.” Her cousins mentioned “kind” and “funny,” and … Read More
This past week I noticed we had some new neighbors move in on our little cul-de-sac. I realized quickly that the family was from India based on their dress. Filled with excitement, I went over to meet them and introduce … Read More
Summer is here, and I gotta say—it’s my favorite season! I love the longer days, warmer weather, and outdoor activities like campfires, s’mores, hiking, the zoo, and beach time! Summer also represents rest and relaxation for me. Our travel schedule … Read More
Waiting is not my forte. Can you relate? Over the last few years I’ve been asking God to uproot a sense of hurry in my spirit and replace that with patience. Here’s the thing: when you ask God something like that, … Read More
Come on. Admit it! We’ve all shouted this phrase at God at one time or another, right? I’ve just finished Bob Goff’s new book Everybody, Always. It’s fabulous! One of the most profound comments in the book caught my attention, … Read More