“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
Waiting Rewarded
Several weeks ago I did battle with myself in the purse department at Macy’s. No blood was shed, but the struggle was…
A Weekend for Remembering
*An encore presentation of a previous Memorial Weekend post. Since like so many of you, I’ve been out of town celebrating this holiday…
Prayer: Helping Them Stand
“. . . he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our…
Adjusting Our Vision: Battling Dissatisfaction
It happens almost every time. Returning home after a few days away stirs up mixed emotions in me. Like most folks, I’m happy…
On the Basis of Love
“. . . I appeal to you on the basis of love.” Philemon 9a Have you ever been asked to do something that…
A Winner and a Wish
It’s Mother’s Day today and that can only mean one thing. Well, okay, it can actually mean several things :) But here on…
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…