“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
Dry Spell
I’ve been experiencing a dry spell recently in my writing life, and no, I don’t mean writer’s block. I’m talking rejection and lots…
Debt of Love
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another . . .” Romans 13:8 NIV Sometimes as I’m reading…
June Tune
Believe it or not, it’s time to flip our calendars to June and forge ahead once more into a new month. As I…
Remembering…
Memorial Weekend has me remembering. I’m thinking of Don’s mom as we lost her earlier this year, but I’m also remembering my Grandpa…
Heavy Heart for Joplin
Joplin holds a special place in the hearts of our family. Less than a year ago, our entire clan descended upon it for…
The Savior’s Prayer for Unity
“…Christ Jesus, who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is…
Family Days
Like many of you, we’ve got lots of family gatherings going on this month. Rather than a regular post, thought I’d give you…
Comeback Kids
Yay! Our strawberry patch has continued its comeback! Last spring, after a year of almost being completely wiped out, we had a few…
"Feather Your Nest" Giveaway Winner — Plus Home Improvement for All!
Somebody’s nest just got a little boost. That’s right—we’ve got a winner for the “Feather Your Nest” Giveaway! The Pier 1 gift card…
Checking Levels
Keeping an eye on levels is important business. Checking fluid levels in our vehicles is especially important. Just try not doing it and…
It’s May — Time to Celebrate!
Ready or not, May is here, and it’s time to get your celebrate on. Just think about it. For most people, May packs…
Hanging on His Words
“…all the people hung on his words.” Luke 19:48b Last week, in remembrance of what Jesus did for us through His death and…
Feather Your Nest Giveaway!
In honor of all things spring and beautiful, how about a “Feather Your Nest” Giveaway to help spruce up your home? One lucky…
Our Savior’s Prayers
As we meditate on our beautiful Savior for the next few days and on all that He did for us through His death…
Absent Without Leave
My voice went AWOL on me this past week. Blame it on seasonal allergies (which I usually don’t have) or just a nasty…
Confessions of a Chocoholic
This piece first appeared in a special humor issue of Life Notes, my quarterly inspirational newsletter/ezine. The next issue will come out the…
Friendship Reclaimed
It’s happened to all of us. We’ve lost touch with a friend at one time or another. We grew up. We moved away….
What Will I Do When a Storm Descends?
A potential health crisis threatened our family a few weeks ago. A cancer scare. Like storm clouds hovering overhead, thoughts of “what if”…