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!
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Prayerfully Sweet
The sign flashing “HOT” meant only one thing, a delightful treat just waiting for me to indulge! My love affair with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts was serious. There was a time I would devour half a dozen without any thought to self-control or the health problem that might arise from such reckless self-gratification. Now, working on … Continue reading Prayerfully Sweet
Immanuel; It’s no accident: The Lord is with us!
Eight days ago, an accident changed our plans! We planned to spend Christmas in Louisiana with my side of the family. We were due to leave two days after the accident occurred. Many things this year did not transpire as we had planned or even had hoped. Two of our children had surgery, unexpectedly. Our … Continue reading Immanuel; It’s no accident: The Lord is with us!
Lessons Learned (Sugar/Dairy Fast)
In my younger years, I was oblivious to the effects sugar produces on a body. Aches and pains were a daily struggle. Leg pain was tolerated through the day but became unbearable at nights. In addition, migraines came calling quite frequently. I lived on acetaminophen and ibuprofen, as well as prescription drugs from time to … Continue reading Lessons Learned (Sugar/Dairy Fast)
“The Life of Faith is the only one that will ____________.”
Each year, as I make this pledge for the month of September, to abstain from dairy and sugar, and allow God to have my cravings, I’m never disappointed. “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom … Continue reading “The Life of Faith is the only one that will ____________.”
Funambulism
August 2006, we left Ringgold, Georgia and the first home we ever purchased. We also said goodbye to our church my husband was pastoring, which sat along State Line Road separating Tennessee and Georgia, but on the Chattanooga side. A beautiful area we had grown to love was now being replaced with the rural area … Continue reading Funambulism
When the bottom drops out (Proverbs 22)
What happens when the bottom drops out? What happens when life isn’t the picture-perfect existence you always dreamed of, like if you are unable to have children, or you do have children and they are diagnosed with a health defect? Or, maybe your spouse walks out on you? Or, what if you get sick? What … Continue reading When the bottom drops out (Proverbs 22)
The “Scarlett” Letter
On October 28, 1980, I received the letter. It was folded several times and pinned to the bulletin board hanging outside my dorm room. I quickly noticed it had been written at 3 in the morning because not only was the date scribbled down but also the time of writing. The writer actually jotted out … Continue reading The “Scarlett” Letter
My 28th Birthday Gift!
Many jump right in to marriage and having babies with childlike naivete. Now within a day of turning 56 years of age, I’m confronted with the depth of immaturity that was my reality especially regarding having babies. My thoughts were continually about myself. Having a third baby was something I wanted! I was thankful for … Continue reading My 28th Birthday Gift!
Every “BODY” Matters
Preparing for another "dairy, sugar" fast has me typing out goals for victory! PRAY, PRAY, PRAY Ask someone to commit to doing this fast with me! Before getting out of bed in the morning, rehearse in my mind what I will eat/drink Keep a "12 hour fast" from 6:30 AM-6:30 PM (sometimes I make it … Continue reading Every “BODY” Matters
