Who are you most likely to trust—and what makes that trust possible? Perhaps it is easier to identify whom you are least likely to trust or what causes you to withdraw your trust. Most of us can point to circumstances that have made trust difficult. I hear chatter about others
I love how faithfully God provides. My sweet Pastor husband and I have experienced His provision in many ways. From supplying just the right dollar amount for an unexpected car repair to giving us peace and wisdom in a painful situation to revealing clear direction for a new season in
I’ve officially surrendered to the onset of fall. My house is decorated with pumpkins, sunflowers, and words of gratitude. Each day, I burn a candle that fills the house with a delicious autumn scent. After all, we can agree that fall fragrances are amazing! My son has requested his annual
We’ve spent the last several months looking at passages of scripture where Jesus says come. This week, we will look at one last come invitation. Jesus says “Come follow” in two different gospels, and interestingly, the two passages are almost identical! Come Follow Me When you read Matthew 4:18-20 and
I want you to know, I try to take good care of myself. However, the mysterious powers that rule social media have discovered my age and evidently my weight. I regularly see ads and videos about weight loss, exercises for women over forty, as well as numerous ways to manage
What is your version of a restful day? I have several options I like to choose from. I love a day when I can sleep in and spend as much time as I want sitting by my fire pit in the morning. Coffee and Bible are must haves. I also
In July of 2022, my sweet Pastor husband and I vacationed at Crater Lake in Oregon. We spent a week exploring the various trails around the lake and in the surrounding forest. Crater Lake is one of those places where you can really see the stars. Looking at Stars We
I have a rare certification. My sweet Pastor husband and I lived in the Kansas City area in the late 1980s. He attended Nazarene Theological Seminary, and I taught school in Independence, Missouri. When I applied for my Missouri teaching certification, I received a Lifetime Certification to teach in the
We have new neighbors. A single mom and her young daughter moved in next door. The little girl is about four years old. She’s big enough to do many things on her own, but not old enough to be outside by herself. So Many Questions One morning I was sitting
We’ve hit that time of year when we take water with us everywhere. I lug my water bottle with me all day, every day. Just stepping outside for a brief second will cause one to chug some refreshing water. No thirst here, please. So Thirsty We don’t think too much
