The Power of An Encouraging Word
We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when we…
Little Things That Make Us Smile
A cup of hot chocolate. A pretty journal. A sweet comment here or on one of…
My Gift to You: A Christmas Prayer
*Fyi, I’ll be taking a blogging break until after the first of the year. Hope you…
A Thanksgiving Offering to the Lord
Happy Thanksgiving week! As we consider the many ways God has blessed us this year, may…
A Thanksgiving Gift for the Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride, with Thanksgiving week upon us, we are all busy getting ready for…
Rain and Refreshment: For the Earth and For Us
Summer rain is almost always welcome, isn’t it? So refreshing and life-giving. I wrote the poem…
God—Our Gracious Giver of Bounty
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NIV…
Prayer: Helping Others Stand
“. . . he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers….
Paying Attention to Warning Signs
Several years ago my hair dryer made me nervous each time I used it. I stood in…
After the Wedding: Thank Vendors Who Shined
Mother of the Bride, as your daughter’s wedding day unfolds, you will notice which vendors really…
A Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving
May this Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving help you express to God what’s in…
Thanksgiving in Simpler Times
As I watched my kids’ eyes glaze over from too many video games one Thanksgiving years…
Ring Out, Ring On!
“The Lord’s message rang out from you . . .” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 NIV If you’ve…
God’s Unchanging Word: A Cause for Thanksgiving
“Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Psalm 119:89 NIV Our lives…
Guest RJ Thesman: The Invisible Women of Genesis Excerpt
We have only her name, but we know she was a daughter of Ishmael. Esau married…
Wedding Eve Gift from Bride to Mother-in-Law
Mother of the Bride, you and your daughter both have new in-law roles you’ll soon be…
A Message for Friends
How long has it been since we’ve told our friends how much they mean to us?…
You Are Appreciated, Mother of the Bride!
Mother of the Bride, do you have moments when you feel unappreciated for all your wedding-planning…