Anticipation

Something wonderful happened this morning. It was 68 degrees with no humidity! (That I could feel.)This is the first morning in weeks that I just had to get out of my house to go for a walk. Hallelujah! As I clipped down the road with my music in my ears and my brain focusing on the post for today, I  couldn’t …

Angel Watching Over My Stephen

Well, this is it. My first little bird is flying out of the nest. He’s going away to college tomorrow. We’ve been trying to plan carefully for everything he will need in his dorm room. I’ve questioned seasoned parents and received great advice. Enough underwear and socks for three weeks is the best I’ve heard so far! (Thanks Pat!) We …

His Favorite

                                                    “A Rose” by Akiane Kramarik                In realizing that we are God’s favorite, we gain specific advantages in the battle for our hearts, our minds, our peace, our joy. The enemy accuses us on two fonts. First, he tells us that we’re rejected by God rather than beloved. Second, he says we’re not sincere in our love of God because our …

Treasures in Dark Places (2nd time)

I’m going through my archives (if you haven’t noticed). I’m realizing how important and powerful it is to journal your journey with the Lord. It’s been good to look back and hear my own faith. Funny, but sometimes I have to be reminded of my faith because I seem to only remember my moments of failure, emptiness, and struggle. So, …

An Answered and Unanswered Question

If you have lived long enough (which I think all who read this blog have!), you have learned that though many mysteries of Christ have been revealed to us through His words and actions, at times life seems to contradict what Jesus said. Now, before you hang me up by my toenails for that statement, give me a minute to …