Dana has been married since 1980, has three adult children and eight grandchildren. She loves that they are all living within 10 miles of each other in the Southern California desert. She enjoys reading, writing and teaching. Dana delights in the gift God has given her to teach life lessons from the Bible through picture stories.
The story of the gingerbread man has been told for centuries. Similar to the game “telephone” it has been told in various forms throughout the years. Words have been added or deleted to change the flavor, yet the gist remains the same: · A gingerbread boy is created · He jumps up and runs […]
My first view of the house I thought: elaborate home. My first encounter with the family I thought: clan. After 32 years of being married into that home and clan, I think: God’s greatest blessing. Early in the marriage with a baby in tow, we lived in that elaborate home. Everything had a place. It […]
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19. Staring out the window while riding down the freeway, I glanced over to a Harley rider in the next lane. Wearing the usual helmet, goggles and chaps yet what caught my attention was his black leather jacket and the large […]
The New Year has been ushered in and simultaneously escorted in a new set of situations to conquer. Goals to achieve, plans to make, dreams to be attained and fresh new calendar year to grow in. Yet in it all, while excited I am also apprehensive. There is a plethora of events going on. The […]
What comes to mind when you think of the word: comfortable? Does your mind go to a place of contentment or somewhere comfy? Comfortable is defined: affording or enjoying contentment and security, physical comfort, free from stress and anxiety, ease, support, relaxed and calm. Where is that place of comfort for you? My place of […]
David and Goliath have always been a cute little story in Sunday school. But as I grow older it becomes so much more…… Goliath was a bully and David did not cower to him. Goliath intimated people and even the Israelites fell captive. Goliath was mouthy, belligerent, cruel and defiant. In the story, battle lines […]
The southern desert doesn’t experience the changing of the leaves. The only colors enjoyed are store bought used for decorating. Autumn for us is coming when the outdoor temperature begins to fall from 110 degrees. Hope soars when we arrive in the 90 degree range after a long hot summer. But when we hit the […]
People Who Live In Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones – A well-known phrase – rich in meaning……. The free dictionary defines it as: something that you say which means people should not criticize other people for faults that they have themselves…. GoEnglish.com says: this phrase reminds us that we should be careful how we […]
Fear can keep you paralyzed. It often deprives you of voluntarily moving ahead. It can bring you to a complete standstill and prevent you from functioning effectively. What is fear? The dictionary defines it as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether or not the threat is real or imagined; the […]
Music has played a large part of my life. Yes, I’ve lived through the era of 45’s, 8-tracks, vinyl albums, cassettes, CD’s and now itunes. I have any music at my fingertips. The kids and I used to play a game in the car while on road trips when the “scan” feature came out on […]
