“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
Genesis 18:5 NIV
Love Is Large
Friends, on this day of love, let’s think for a moment about the largeness of love. When we truly love others or others…
Never Give Up in Prayer
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give…
When Interruptions Derail Your Day
I admit it—I don’t deal real well with interruptions to my plans. It tends to drive me crazy when I’m not accomplishing the…
Winter Comfort
Sometimes winter visits our souls at the same time it visits our neighborhoods. If you happen to be feeling the gray of the…
How We Can Be Happy Anywhere
Do you ever long to be somewhere other than where you are right now? Maybe live in a different locale or a different…
God Walks With Us Through Life’s Surprises
Wonder what God has in store for you this year? You may have a general idea because of things already planned or in…
2017 Theme Word: Trust
The launch of a new year means different things to different people, but for me it means it’s time to focus on a…
Season of Anticipation
*Giveaway winner announced below! Ah, the days leading up to Christmas… Such a season of anticipation. We find ourselves looking forward to many…
Kick Off the Holiday Giveaway!
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, let’s kick off the holiday season with a little giveaway. You may remember that I’m doing…
An Overflowing Heart for Thanksgiving
Aren’t you thankful for a month when we can celebrate thankfulness? A month when all across our vast nation we each remember the…
Waste Nothing
“When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, ‘Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be…
Live the Moments
If you’re like me at times, you may be rushing through life at such a frenetic pace that you miss some of the…
A Sacrifice of Praise
Our God is ever worthy of our praise. Won’t you join me in a sacrifice of praise to him today? Pour out your…
Guest Jeneal Rogers: From My Front Porch
Today I’m happy to share a beautiful piece written by my dear friend Jeneal Rogers. Sit back, relax with Jeneal on her front…
Appreciation Giveaway in Every Life Notes Issue Now!
Something new is on the horizon for all subscribers to my Life Notes newsletter—a giveaway in every regularly scheduled quarterly issue! I probably…
The Trickster
No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. That’s a picture of a shirt hanging in a garden. My dad’s shirt in his garden in…
The Lifeline
What do our Bibles say about us? Are they placed in handy spots or put away on bookshelves? Are they worn with use…
One Perfect Way to Pray for Those in Crisis
“‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will but yours be done.’ An angel from heaven appeared…


















