Spring ~ the season that marks sacred days. A reminder that the winter of our hearts won’t last forever. There is always a promise of new beginning because of Jesus. Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel, the welcoming crowd cried out on Palm Sunday thousands of years ago. Holy Week … [Read more...]
Mystery of Gratitude
There is a mystery to gratitude. I taught my kids to say thank-you when they were young, even when gramma gave them striped socks instead of a Star Wars figure. So it sounds like learning the art of fake gratitude, to be courteous but dishonest. Not so. My point was – “you have feet to wear them, so love the striped … [Read more...]
Milestone
I’m days away from celebrating my fiftieth birthday in Jesus. This is monumental to me, so I just had to share this significant milestone with you! I remember the day and the moment, September 14 1975. And if you knew my life before then, you would understand why it’s such a huge thing that I remember the time and … [Read more...]
Praise God Everyday ~ Even on the Difficult Day
Another great opportunity was to speak with a group of ladies a few weeks ago – the theme for the morning was Praise God Everyday Even on the Difficult Day. It was so much more than a theme for an event. It made me think deeper. Wondering, do we think about the depth and power of praise as we should, especially on the … [Read more...]
Shelter Dwelling
We’re all there. Here. In a place that doesn’t make sense. Maybe you’re tired of navigating the simple annoyances on hot and super-humid days filled with an overloaded schedule. Or maybe you’re totally broken with pain from the dark that is taking life too soon in the midst of – widespread wildfires, flash floods, deadly … [Read more...]