Monthly Archives: January 2020

The struggle is real…

My friend in Germany told me about a man beside her on a plane freaking-out when she sneezed. It’s that kind of hour …that kind of week …heck, that kind of New Year. People are freaking out. We’ve had impeachment … Continue reading

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Speak up!

My mom used to say, the best thing about getting older was, “being able to say whatever she wanted to.” I think what she relished was having the courage to speak up and the whiter hair that allowed her to … Continue reading

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Gifts from God

To me, every day is gift from God. Every morning I wake up and every quiet-time I get to spend with Him. Every flower that blooms I count from Him. Every moment with my husband. Each child He has graciously … Continue reading

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Worth the wait

Incase we haven’t had coffee together or lunch, you may not know: I’m the 1st to admit, I‘ve had issues. Selfish, pigheaded issues! And so have my kids. They unfortunately inherited my genes- as all humans do- sinful, willful, stubborn … Continue reading

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Reaching Out

As Believers we have been given such a gift! A hope, a joy, an assurance by grace, a peace, an intimate knowledge of the One True God. How can I not reach out and share this amazing love with any … Continue reading

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Eyes to see

For eyes to see beyond this realm on the horizon where hope can dwell. Beyond what’s visible where spirit soars where giving leads and blessings pour. Trustful belief In provision prepared assurance that God has already been there. That’s where … Continue reading

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Messy, Surprising, Glorious

Life is just a mess. “Like herding cats,” my mom would say. She was speaking of children, but that pretty much covers life in general. Unpredictable, shocking, amazing… all in one lifetime. One gets an idea and sets goals and … Continue reading

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