“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
Outfits of Beauty
Outfits of Beauty Beauty dresses in countless waysWith outfits never the same.Sometimes she sweeps across the skiesWith heaven’s own hues unfurled, Other times…
Kindness Works
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I’ve got a competitive streak. Just ask my family. The latest evidence of my drive…
Exalting God
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm…
This One’s for the Girls Giveaway!
With Mother’s Day just two weeks away, I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway that’s totally girly. How about a…
Crazy for Cookies
Sometimes a gal’s just gotta break out of the norm, and today’s one of those days for me. Spring is in the air,…
Moving On
Change is afoot in our family. My parents recently decided to put their home on the market and look for a smaller…
Standing in Grace
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained…
So Much to See, So Little Time!
Anyone else longing to travel? The older I get the more I realize how far behind I am in seeing the world. And…
A Twist in Motives: The Problem of Pride
It can come out of nowhere—or be so subtle I don’t even notice it at first. A twist in motives. My heart and…
Pain Before Pleasure
Sometimes new things—good things—hurt. Think of the pain that precedes or accompanies some of the happenings in our lives. Whether it’s a move,…
Ask—But Surrender
“‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.’” Luke 22:42 These words of…
Morning Symphony
Morning Symphony Much is reborn in spring, Among them the morning symphony. Nature’s music long muffled By cold days and closed windows Now…
Warning Signs
Not long ago my hair dryer made me nervous each time I used it. I stood in front of my bathroom mirror, hair…
Surrounded
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalm 125:2I love this verse. After rediscovering it…
Spring Break Celebration!
Woohoo!! Spring break is finally here! Since spring break has become synonymous with spending time with our kids the past few years,…
Let: Will We Allow Fear and Worry?
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you . . . Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not…
Mementos of Love
A smattering of cards from some of the special people in my life decorate my desk, but they’re not just decoration. They are…
Prepared for Storms
If any of you experienced a mild winter like we did this season, you have me to thank for it. That’s right. I…