My Bible reading for today, April 25th, included Psalm 121. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed,...

I definitely wouldn't consider myself "a great cook," but I've learned a lot through the years by seeking help from women who are. Topsy, Martha, Jennifer, Brenda, Tiffany, Donnette, and my mom pop into my mind first as women who have stood in my kitchen or guided me...

The jacket caught my eye at recess yesterday. There was something about the fact that a child had found potential even in a pruned and barren branch that made me smile. I thought, "Someday I will write about this jacket," so I snapped a photo and went on my way. This...

Life gets busy. With all the things bouncing through our minds on any given day, it can be easy to somehow allow thoughts about God to sink lower and lower in our list of priorities. I've noticed this in my life, especially when things are going along pretty smoothly....

If we aren't careful, we can turn around and realize our life is in a rut. A place of "humdrum-ness" - A routine that becomes so predictable, so mundane, that we stop dreaming of anything more than surviving the next day, the next thing on our to-do list. Nick's fight...

I've read a lot of posts on Facebook lately in which friends have shared that they are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or confused. Many times when I read posts like these I think, "I wish I could sit and talk to this person or that person." "I wish I could look...

You are a shield around me, O Lord; You bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the Lord I cry aloud,  and He answers me from His holy hill.   Psalm 3:3-4       Sometimes it's good to be reminded that no matter what you're facing in life God longs to be your...

My Scripture reading this morning included a song of deliverance sung by David after God had spared his life from an attack by Saul.   As I read, I underlined phrases like,    "He drew me out of deep waters,"   "He rescued me because He delighted in me,"   "All His...

 The coffee pot had been turned off overnight, so I stood and waited for the water to warm. My mind wandered as I stood there in the darkness of the kitchen. I glanced at the shelf beside me and saw many Willow Tree figurines that reminded me of Nick. A mommy holding...

There's something about having a sixteen year old daughter that makes you much more aware of boys. There's also something about your daughter falling head over heels for one of these boys that makes you keenly aware of what you long for in a date for your girl....