If you can’t sleep……………..
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promises. Psalm 119:147-148It's one of those weeks!!!!!!!
It’ll Be Worth It……..
I woke up in the middle of the night with all kinds of questions running through my mind about the field trip I have planned for Friday. The names of people I need to talk to today seemed endless........ Last minute details that seem to be piling up quickly. I tossed...
What "Carry" Means……..
Every Friday evening, Carrie cries as we sit with her in Bible study at the jail. Her mistakes, her addictions, her sins.......they've taken a toll on her life. Indefinite jail time, an angry son, an uncertain future......just a few of the results of her life choices....
The Emptiness of "My Words"…………
When I started blogging in 2007, I remember thinking "What in the world do I have to say that anyone needs to read?" As I sat and pondered my blog name, I felt a sense of unworthiness even thinking I needed a public place to click away at my keyboard. But, I knew...
Almost Wordless Wednesday………
My fingers seemed frozen this morning as I placed them on the keyboard.A blank screen.A song from Moses to the Israelites about the power of God in my morning Bible reading.The Israelites.............a chosen people so prone to wandering.Why was it so difficult for...
The Promises of Spring!!
If you think about it, every season has spiritual meaning. Fall use to be my favorite season......... the orange and yellow leaves, the crisp, cool air. But anymore, I'm a spring girl! I love the promise of new life after winter! I love seeing hope in the branches of...
Monday………..
Martha and her husband board a plane today at 2:30, headed back to MD Anderson where Martha will learn the date of her surgery and the treatment plan to follow. Leaving everything she loves for an indefinite amount of time isn't easy, though, so please keep Martha and...
A Different Kind of Friday……
I didn't teach yesterday. I wasn't feeling well, and I knew a day at home would be the best medicine for me. I had planned to work on lesson plans, grade papers, and rest under a blanket; but I guess my body needed rest more than productivity. After being up for a...
Happy birthday, Adrienne!
Twenty years ago today, we opened our hearts all the way up to love a new little bundle of joy. No reservations. No hesitations. Our arms were eager to hold her. Our lips were filled with kisses for her sweet little cheeks, our precious Adrienne Annabeth Nischan. We...
Why "More" Can Be Dangerous………
"When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you. But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey His commands, regulations, and decrees that I am...