Written by my daughter, Carlie! Commitment in Motion March 6, 2019 was a significant day in our lives. But a few months prior to this date 4 years ago, we had already committed to an adoption placement in our home- which was a strange moment in our lives. Contrary to the movie portrayal of a … Continue reading An Anniversary of a Commitment
Adoption & Foster Care
HE ANSWERED!
T his evening, I went out my backdoor and glanced around the corner of the house inspecting the sunset. I wanted to take it all in. Just a few hours earlier, our family was given some amazing news. And that impressive sunset held me spellbound reinforcing the presence of a relational God. There are so … Continue reading HE ANSWERED!
Satisfaction Guaranteed?
“I observed everything going on under the sun, and really, it is all meaningless—like chasing the wind” (Ecclesiastes 1:14, NLT) This life can never satisfy! I know, it is not what you wanted to hear at this very moment. Have you ever studied the book of Ecclesiastes? The wisest person (next to Jesus) who ever … Continue reading Satisfaction Guaranteed?
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 7
But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord for help, the Lord AGAIN raised up a rescuer to save them. Judges 3:15a During the time of the Judges, God served as Israel’s king and they were to follow and obey Him. Yet, Israel rarely walked in obedience; It was more like sheep … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 7
"Choked Up" to this Day!
There are some things in life a person can never erase from their mind no matter how hard they try. Working at a department store, I witnessed something that chokes me up to this day. One evening late, with very few customers left in the store, I watched a young man parade through the store … Continue reading "Choked Up" to this Day!
The Scarlett Road 