I have heard parents dither about when to talk to their children about sex. I submit that most children know the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ of sex, drugs, and drinking. There are more pressing issues: Bullying– I have heard three generations now bemoan how “children today are so cruel!” and then do nothing more than tell…
My husband came home last night after being gone through the weekend on a business trip. He came home with flowers. He doesn’t just bring me flowers for an occasion. In fact usually, we seem to have money in our budget for “extras” like flowers when it isn’t an occasion! I so appreciate when Henry…
(I am submitting this to the one word at a time blog carnival on the word, Winter.) Several years ago, as I was going through “some things” and reading some Scriptures looking for encouragement, I had a revelation. God is about seasons. My life is about seasons. Winter brings pictures of cold desolation to mind….
God’s Guest List by Debbie Macomber (ISBN#978-1-4391-0896, Howard Books, 2010) is an unexpected guide into considering the people that God has brought into my life. Mrs. Macomber shares stories of family, friends, co-workers, employees, and even strangers who have been invited by God into her life. Each chapter has several short stories, notes from the…
(I am submitting this to the one word at a time blog carnival, on the word Broken) In 2006, Broken Bridges, was released and received only negative acclaim by the critics. They hated the story. They hated Toby Keith’s acting. Interestingly, the DVD has sold millions. As often happens, the general public did not agree…
Have you ever had someone come to mind and had the thought that you should call them? Or invite them to dinner? Maybe out of the blue, you have seen someone you know in a store or at church and thought, “I was blessed with a bonus this year. I could give some to _________…
In this day of electronics, buying a hard copy magazine begs the question, “Why?”. First, there is the price. Most magazines like I have mentioned are $6 or more per issue. I can go online for free. Second, there is the ease of focusing on what is relevant to me and my life. And that…
I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will…
Six years ago today my son, James, died. Cancer was the foe. I have been blessed today to hear from many, many friends. His, mine, ours. This is an instance where I appreciate the social media. It has carried many encouraging, healing messages to us all. “He inspired…”, “He was an inspiration”, “He was brave”,…
“One Simple Act” by Debbie Macomber [ISBN#9781439108932] I just finished this barely 200-page book. It took me almost two weeks. Usually I could have finished it in about four hours. I put it down several times and tried to ignore it or convince myself it wasn’t for me. But I knew it was. And so…