When do you squeal in excitement? Better yet, what can make you look absolutely nonsensical to a watching world, but you don’t care because of the sheer joy you feel? Since he was 3 months old, watching our grandson while his parents were at work has been our privilege. During his first two years we … Continue reading Proverbs 8
Blooming Insights
B-E-A-M
I have a friend who lights up a room with her smile. You are drawn to her because of the joy-filled beam that glows from her face. Remarkably, while speaking with her, it never leaves. And yet, she could share with you some awful life experiences that make you wonder how she could possibly be … Continue reading B-E-A-M
International Women’s Day!
Yesterday was International Women’s Day! Did you shout your womanhood? I think the greatest appointment is being a woman and should be taken very seriously! As a wife and mother, we’ve been given a tremendous assignment as the helper & supporter of our husbands and the teacher & discipler of our children while building a … Continue reading International Women’s Day!
OH SAY, CAN YOU SEE?
Looking around it sure boggles the mind how someone can be so blind. How can people abuse children? How can they be so cold and indifferent to a human life? How can they not see? In the old city of Jerusalem, Jesus and his disciples encountered a man born blind. Except for one other miracle, … Continue reading OH SAY, CAN YOU SEE?
My Grace Is Sufficient!
I still remember the early morning hour on February 18, 1998 when my husband left me! It was a Wednesday and I was a total wreck. Three friends called or came by throughout the day to see if they could help. I was even interviewed by the local television station and aired on the evening … Continue reading My Grace Is Sufficient!
The Advertising Campaign
“God is more interested in our holiness than in our comfort” –D.A. Carson. With all that’s transpiring in America, sin being brought to light, innocent lives being snuffed out, evil growing by leaps and bounds our heads are spinning, yet we scream for what makes us comfortable. Let me explain! Many of these evils have … Continue reading The Advertising Campaign
What’s Wrong With America?
Have you considered that the American Church contributes to America's problems? As a member of that Church, I’m not exempt from being part of the problem. But having served for many years as a pastor’s wife, I felt the paroxysm of wrath numerous times because different ones in the Church fought hard against the exercise … Continue reading What’s Wrong With America?
HEAVYWEIGHT
Tea, anyone? Thanks to the church lady who handed me a tea bag this past Sunday! It gave me the “lift” I needed! On Sundays, while “Greeting” the flock as they arrive amidst the hurly-burly of finding their places, we sometimes get people’s opinions, and sometimes we might get their attitudes, and yes, sometimes we … Continue reading HEAVYWEIGHT
No Time Like The Present
"Time is the least thing we have of" this quote by Ernest Hemingway caught my attention~ But thankfully, Charles Swindoll argues that we have more time than we realize “once we get our priority ducks in a row” (Day by Day with Charles Swindoll). Joe Stowell outlines how we can “[Embrace] The Virtues of The … Continue reading No Time Like The Present
MLK
It was a grand start to my MLK Day! As I gazed out my back window yesterday morning, the sun was launching its spectacular beams which would dance across my backyard. Then walking out my bedroom door, I was struck with surprise! Through my front window, the moon was glaring at me in all its … Continue reading MLK
The Scarlett Road 