So, I shared this on my Facebook wall and received an ugly response, and yes, the ugly response came from a man! Let me explain why I posted it in the first place. It wasn’t to bash the male population. It wasn’t to secretly convey that my husband needs to change, either. I shared the … Continue reading Dear Men (Did it make you mad?)
Blooming Insights
I Shall Not Be Shaken!
I was lying on the couch, my whole body shaking with uncontrollable tremors, I just kept praying the same prayer over and over. At one of the most alarming times of my life, I felt immobilized. Now, when alarming times come, history with the Lord provides prospective. Trusting He knows more than I do helps … Continue reading I Shall Not Be Shaken!
Misrepresentation
Reading through Proverbs 16 exposes any whitewashing to our characters that we are prone to do for sure. The following is a sampling of verses that pricked a cord in my veins: We might look pure in our own eyes, as well as our neighbor’s eyes, but guess what? God knows the motives and intentions … Continue reading Misrepresentation
Proverbs 11
I’ve been on a very special weekend with my daughters and all the grands. It was special because it’s the first time to have a getaway, just us girls, and the first time for my older daughter to bring her foster-children, not to mention having four grands at the beach; a priceless experience. But what … Continue reading Proverbs 11
Proverbs 9
Have you built a house or watched one being built? There’s so much work that goes into the whole project. While examining Proverbs 9, I was impressed with the first line of the first verse, “Wisdom has built her house” (Proverbs 9:1a, NLT). The Bible Knowledge Commentary observes, “in Proverbs wisdom is frequently personified as … Continue reading Proverbs 9
Proverbs 8
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
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 Scarlett Road 