“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
Midweek Morsel: The One Who Stills Storms
“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm and he…
Failing To Reach a Goal
I failed to reach some of my goals last year—and a couple of them were high on my list. Anyone else have the…
Midweek Morsel: Our All Powerful and Loving Provider
“‘I am the LORD your God . . . Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.’” Psalm 81:10 In the early…
Distracted by Grief
Since my mom’s death on October 21, I’ve found myself distracted by grief time and again. At times—and especially in the early days—I’ve…
Guard: Theme Word for 2014
Like many of you, I’ve chosen theme words for the past couple of years to help guide me through the year. In 2012,…
Christmas Poem 2013: When Christmas Changes
My tradition of writing an original Christmas poem lives on, friends. After losing my mom unexpectedly on October 21st because of injuries she…
A Winner Plus A Christmas Prayer
Today’s the day—time to announce the winner of A Little Yuletide Giveaway! Ho-Ho-Ho and Merry Christmas to Judy! Judy, you’re the lucky winner…
Christmas Rest
Yes, Virginia, there is such a thing as Christmas rest. Some of you may feel like Christmas rest is the oxymoron to top…
Midweek Morsel: A Little Yuletide Giveaway!
If you know me, you know I’ve got to celebrate Christmas here on the blog with a little giveaway. I’ve always enjoyed playing…
Press On: God Rewards Perseverance
The business of pursuing dreams and achieving goals is not for the faint of heart, is it? No, seeing our dreams and goals…
Give Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving week to all of you! This the perfect week for—you guessed it—giving thanks. No matter what is going on in our…
Midweek Morsel: When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
“When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of God . . .” Psalm…
Balm to a Broken Heart
It’s no secret to most of you that I’ve been dealing with a broken heart the past few weeks. For those who don’t…
Midweek Morsel: A Winner Plus Some Gratitude
The deadline has come and gone. Time to announce the winner of the Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway. One lucky subscriber of Life…
Sometimes We’re Fragile
Fragile A wave larger than me hits from out of nowhere, crashing over me engulfing me but I’m not at the beach. The…
Midweek Morsel: A Look at Our Amazing God
Here is a midweek morsel straight from the Word of God. As you read these verses, consider all that our God is and…
Attention to Detail – What a Difference It Makes
We’ve all heard the phrase it’s in the details. Over the past few years, I’ve seen this principle proved true time and again….
Tender Mercies
I’ve got to admit it—it’s hard getting back to blogging (and other things) after the unexpected loss of my mom. Let me start…