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A Godly Parent
A godly parent, according to her son I was talking to one of my son’s and he shared with me some feelings he had toward my husband and me as parents. He shared with me what he tells people when they ask him about us as his parents and how we parented him as he grew...
Every Careless Word
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an unwholesome conversation happening in a group of people, and you have no way out? It can happen quickly and in unlikely situations- bible study, coffee/tea amongst friends, old school buddies having a reunion, work...
You Are Set Apart
Do you ever feel like you are different, maybe set apart from those around you? Could be at work, you find the atmosphere difficult to deal with- gossiping and backstabbing going on all around you. Maybe amongst your friends, just not able to relate to any of the...
Freedom
A few years ago, my family and I visited our kids who live in Indonesia. We had a wonderful time as they showed us around Jakarta, Indonesia. We soaked in the culture, sites, and food and loved every bit of it. While we were there, we flew to the beautiful island of...
Just Do It
To say we are living in difficult times is somewhat of an understatement. This year has been quite the challenge in many ways for everyone. I found out when Bill died how much I had taken for granted and taken him for granted. This year I realized again how much I’ve...
Unshakeable in the Aftermath of the Election
I’m writing these words the day before our nation’s presidential election. I will respond to the results of this election in much the same way I responded to the Covid pandemic and the liberating way we can respond (and are commanded to respond) to all difficulties as...
A Beautiful Story
It’s been over a year since I wrote two blogs about singleness (part 1 and part 2). I was coming out of a very refreshing and exciting season of life with lots of traveling and soul filling experiences. As I was going through the joys of dating while in my...
Evidence of God’s Goodness
Lately there feels like a lot of uneasiness and angst with the ever-changing realities of COVID-19 and the election just a few days away. If I sit in my swirling thoughts for too long I can go down some random, crazy and worry-filled rabbit trails of what-if’s. ...
Say Their Names
This week is a difficult one. Seven years ago this Saturday, our daughter, Autumn, went to be with the Lord. Emotions are right at the surface and tears come easy. Focusing is a challenge. Even though we know our daughter is with the Lord, we still grieve her presence...
Something Good
2020 - A year quite unlike any other. My dear friends, if you’re walking through deep, rough waters this year, take heart. God is always, always up to something good. Even when we can’t see it, He’s working. He goes before us, He never leaves us; there’s nothing...
Consider It Pure Joy
In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus. I hear the two-toned call of the mourning dove, sharing her lament with all who will listen. I know her kind - I have been her. Shamelessly telling, recounting my woes to my people. The story more elaborate as I build my case...
It’s Not About Me (But Sometimes I Want It To Be)
The one lesson I feel like the Lord keeps speaking to me about is my wanting to be in control of my own life. I’m often feel like the little girl when her mom asked her to sit down in church, she did so but responded, "I am sitting down on the outside but I’m still...