Off the charts……………………….

Off the charts……………………….

www.shutterstock.comThis past weekend our son Evan graduated from Morehead State University. Relatives came to town and shared the special day with us!On Friday night we went out to eat, and I was sitting next to my nephew Phillip. For some silly reason I began...
Balance……………………………..

Balance……………………………..

There have been times in my life when I have sensed a healthy kind of balance. I’ve been able to keep the house somewhat in order, cook a few decent meals, feel capable at work, and still have quality time with God, my friends, and my family. I love those...

Unseen Miracles…………………….

When we do the best we can,we never know what miracle is wrought in our life,or in the life of another. Helen KellerIf you woke up this morning determined to make the right choices and be the best person you could possibly be in spite of your life’s...

He’s Right Where We Need Him……………………….

Psalm 34:18The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.Today, my heart is aching for our friends, Luther, Gunnar, and Maverick.Luther’s wife Bridgett went Home to be Jesus yesterday after only three weeks of fighting...

Mom Thoughts…………….

Mother’s Day came and went in somewhat of a blur, but that doesn’t change the fact that I am thankful for my mom………..oh so thankful. I know God knew that I needed an energetic, positive mom! She inspires me daily with her constant smile...

Comforting Words from Jesus……………………..

“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and you will find rest for your souls.”I love that Jesus knew we would get tired.I love that He says, “Come to me.”I love that He promises rest for our souls. He’s waiting.He has answers.He...

Banana Peels and things like that……………..

It’s one of “those” days where I find myself surrounded by banana peels and other reminders that sometimes we grab nourishment “whenever and however we can.”Oversleeping, making sure Olivia takes all of her vitamins (that’s a whole...
Where is God?

Where is God?

I took a few minutes to look at some photos of Memphis this morning.The flooding is simply unbelievable.I sat and clicked through the photos, and I’m going to be honest, I thought to myself,”God, where are you?”And then I turned to His Word to find...

Cutting back……

My lilac bush has struggled for several years, and this weekend I noticed that it was showing no signs of life.  Sadly, I decided to pull it out of the ground and throw it away. When I did, it popped right out of the soil with its roots barely hanging on to the dirt...

Pie in Your Face………………………

Sometimes you wake up knowing it is inevitable.You agree to help with a fundraiser, and you know that by the end of the day you will be wearing pie…………or at least a lot of whip cream.That’s my day today.Other days you’re not...