Tomorrow we gather as family and friends around a table with so much food that we couldn’t possible finish it all in one meal setting. That is one of the many wonderful benefits of the Thanksgiving meal…. Leftovers! Thinking back to my early years, Thanksgiving Day began with the smells of the big bird roasting in the … Continue reading
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When the Unexpected Hits Hard and You Need Grace.
The snow slowly falls to the earth and covers the ground below. Silent and smooth, one by one the flakes fill in the crevices and space between each blade of grass and each crack in the pavement. It’s not enough to cover it all. The ground is not yet in a thick blanket of insulation … Continue reading
When our Mondays are a chance for a new beginning
My Monday mornings are pretty much the same. It’s a picking up from the weekend. Hanging up coats, clearing the shoes and putting away all that’s been left lying around. In the school room, we turn the schedule to a brand-new week and the chalkboard is wiped clear of all last week’s work. It’s a … Continue reading
A Veteran’s Day Thank You
We ate lunch in a new sub shop. The sandwiches were saucy and our hands were messy by the end of the meal. As little Matthew and I headed towards the back to wash up, we passed a table with two soldiers. They were enjoying lunch and sharing conversation. I paused near their table. “Excuse me… I just … Continue reading
Six ways to get through stressful days
During the last 3 ½ weeks, I hosted a fun women’s event, traveled out of the country, walked with 4 different families through the going home of loved ones and had my in-laws visit for a week. Life sometimes fills up — not because of our own scheduling but from events that can’t be scheduled. The ministry … Continue reading
How our family name goes with us
I grew up in a town where everyone knew everyone. They knew who you belonged to and where you came from. Being number 4 in the line-up of siblings, teachers had an idea about me before I walked in their door. It could play in my favor or not, depending on the teacher and the … Continue reading
You are seen. You are loved.
This last weekend I had the honor of hosting Women of Faith LOVED Simulcast tour and this is what I was reminded of the whole way through. You are seen! You are not invisible to God. You are loved. In our crowded lives of busy schedules and hectic days, we are not unseen, we are not forgotten. This weekend … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 