In the Gospel of Luke, the parable is introduced by a question, known as the Great Commandment: Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him,
It’s May… I stare at my calendar in that old familiar trance-like state. Oh my… it’s here…May. May is the month full of ‘end of the year’ ceremonies, tournaments, field trips, recitals, concerts and programs galore. I catch my breath
Meet Me There… When my mind is convoluted with thoughts and overflowing with lists of what needs done… Meet me there. When I run through my day at top speed, scurrying to fulfill my agenda… Meet me there. When I
“Wordless Groans…” I was looking for a movie to watch while I exercised, and came across The Passion of the Christ and thought it would be a good one to watch. I haven’t seen it since it came out and
Just When… Just when I am feeling discouraged that my kids don’t understand gratitude and fall short in so many values I constantly try to teach them… My friend shares how beautifully they behaved during an evening out and how
Dear readers, I have decided to start a series on Sundays. As we trudge through this amazing and challenging life together, I thought I would share my thoughts, my devotions, and my prayers with you… If you would like to
Do you ever wonder how some people survive such horrific tragedies? How a person perseveres through the painful adjustment to a completely changed life? I do. Today I share a story about someone who spoke at my church long ago…
Today I share my thoughts over at the beautiful blog: Defining Hope. I am honored to be a part of Hope’s inspirational and lovely home for a day. I talk about something I am convicted of changing in my life.
My next dear friend is just such a lovely soul. She shares her heart with all her readers and is always there for a friend with encouragement and kind words of grace. She runs a home with FOUR kids and
“Mommy MOMMY!!!! She didn’t leave a NOTE!!! Why wouldn’t she leave a note mommy? She ALWAYS leaves me a note that looks like a tooth with her picture on it! I just don’t understand!” Damn. She noticed. “Oh honey,