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!
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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)
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
Elvis & Mylon’s Mistake
"Without Him, how lost I would be!" Nothing could be truer! When I was about 8 years old, I asked Jesus to be my Savior. I knew I was a sinner and there wasn't anything I could do on my own to change that fact (Romans 3:23; Titus 3:5). Nevertheless, hearing the "good news” Jesus … Continue reading Elvis & Mylon’s Mistake
A Pig’s Snout
Every excursion to the farm in Newport, North Carolina, brings an up-close adventure in pig life where the smells are strong and distasteful! Understanding the strict laws of the Jewish people concerning pigs, paints a thought-provoking picture. And so, reading Proverbs 11:22 clearly makes a Jewish person sit up and take notice. But I hope … Continue reading A Pig’s Snout
What About Me?
When I trusted in Jesus as my Savior and He redeemed me from the sin debt I owed, I was on cloud nine! “Yes Lord Yes” was the cry of my heart! I'll say yes, Lord, yes To your will and to your way I'll say yes, Lord, yes I will trust you and obey … Continue reading What About Me?
Two are Better Than One
Have you ever felt like posting a sign that read – Needed: a friend, but you were too scared because of the thought that no one would respond favorably? It takes a lot of courage to admit where you are on this journey. Certainly, there are seasons of life when you just feel you’ve been … Continue reading Two are Better Than One
A Fragile State of Repair
"...And were at their wits end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble And he brought them out of their distress...My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!" (Psalm 107:27b-28; 108:1) Hopeless and confused, describes how I was feeling in 2015 … Continue reading A Fragile State of Repair
Chadwick, Who?
“It’s a girl,” the doctor announced; How exciting to hear our prayers had been answered! Yet, who knew the whirlwind adventure that would be ours when this little bundle of life was gifted to us, and a whole week early, not to mention it was Labor Day! God did, and He certainly had a well-designed … Continue reading Chadwick, Who?
The Scarlett Road 