grief

The Danger of Despair: Why we need hope

Five years ago despair held me hostage. Our entire family was called into a conference room in the hospital. We stood in a big circle facing the doctor who announced the verdict that my sister’s situation was void of hope. On that day I learned how vital hope is to our hearts. You simply can’t live without it. We took …

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Bite of Bread

Bite of Bread: Verses to Bless your Day

  Isn’t it exquisite? My eyes locked on the huge magnolia trees lining the road opposite the sidewalk that led me home. As I stared at these trees giggles erupted from my silent self. Giggles. All alone staring at these absurd trees I shook my head. Only God could make a tree like Magnolias. Their large waxy leaves and gigantic …

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Book review

A Good Book to Help Strengthen Relationships: Enter the Giveaway

This is one of my favorite things to do. . . my happy place.   There’s nothing like the treating myself to the beach, sitting in the sun, and reading a good book. It’s multi-tasking at its finest. Learning while relaxing and soaking in vitamin D! My latest escape to the beach involved this book, listen, learn, and love: How …

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Bite of Bread

Bite of Bread: God’s Abundance, Fullness and Kindness

Less is more . . . right? Well, not always. Last weekend my house was filled with flowers, both real and fake, as we celebrated my daughter’s upcoming wedding. I love flowers. In fact I forget how much I love them until I allow myself to buy a fresh bouquet. My interior decorating style wavers between modern-minimalist and traditional, so …

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