I read recently that a poll of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions showed that their top priorities were finances, physical health, and mental health. What’s ironic is that, usually by the end of January, many resolutions have fallen by the wayside. What if instead, we considered what was really important to us and then began to…
We are often busy, hurried people. We have places to go, people to see, and appointments to keep. The last few weeks of my life have been very full. I’ve traveled to Georgia, Arizona, and Upstate New York for speaking events. The schedule has been full and I have had so much fun meeting people…
There’s a game I love to play with my grandkids where I hide a treasure and they leave the room and count. Then they have to come back and hunt for the treasure. While they hunt, I tell them if they are hot or cold (hot means they’re close, cold means they’re not anywhere near…
Early this morning my dear father-in-law, Don Harling, passed into the arms of Jesus. I loved him dearly. He was so very precious to me. I am so very thankful he is pain-free even though I will miss him. Toward the end of his life, he experienced pain daily. Personally, I wish the process of…
This past week, Steve and I have had the opportunity to visit several out-of-state friends. Honestly, it’s been so life-giving! We’ve had great conversations about the Lord and what He’s been teaching all of us, our kids and what’s happening in each of their lives, and our shared memories together. I have savored these visits….
Transitions can be challenging and confusing, but they provide an opportunity for deepened faith. The transition following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus felt confusing for the disciples. The women saw the empty tomb and Peter and John ran and saw the empty tomb (John 20: 1-10), but we know that they were confused about…