My goodness, Dad, your birthday is here! It’s hard to believe a year has passed! We had a great party for you last year, didn’t we? A beautiful cake, a great family gathering! I loved seeing Todd sit with you to reminisce for a while..And to have Norm and Kathy there was such a blessing! […]
“If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice cold stone If you […]
This post was inspired by my delightful friend Camille Handley, who had a way of summing it all up with one phrase: “So this is what it is..” As co-workers Camille and I indulged in many philosophical conversations over the years. And rightfully so, because in our profession there was plenty of competition, stress, […]
“God made the horse from the breath of the wind, the beauty of the earth, and the soul of an angel.” A brother and sister made their usual hurried, obligatory pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt their aging parents with their small herd of horses. The farm was where they had grown up and had been […]
“FALL has arrived. Behold the changing leaves and enjoy the crisp breeze. Let your eyes take in the bursts of color. Transformation is afoot and hope is in the air.” Anonymous It’s that time of year! That time of year when you step outdoors to bask in a crisp breeze that heightens your senses ~ […]
ANGELOS: a “messenger,” sent to deliver a message, also used of a guardian or representative in Revelation 1:20, Matthew 18:10, and Acts 12:15. Most frequently described as an order of created beings, superior to man, (Hebrews 2:7), belonging to Heaven (Matthew 24:36), to God (Luke 12:8), and engaged in His service (Psalm 103:20). They are spirits […]
“Writing is hard. Not as hard as not writing. A writer who writes, knows peace, lives connected to truth.” C.J.Ginger For several months I’ve suffered from a form of “writer’s block.” Disconnected. Unable to express the truths God has shared with me, stifled by my lack of confidence… But the truth is, I guess […]
“One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 3:13 Without a doubt, my mom was a great mother and an exceptional role model, and I miss her […]