The phone rang and I received a desperate phone call from a friend who was in fretful tears. A common friend between us was out of state with her children spreading her husband’s ashes who had passed away a few months prior. While away she had a flood in her house. Since my husband is […]
It was Friday morning at 9:00am when my cell phone chimed announcing an incoming text message from my sister in law. “Our Ladies retreat is this weekend titled, Lord Teach Us to Pray. We had a couple of cancellations. We are looking to bless someone. Would you like to come and join us? We just […]
Standing in line, I was waiting for the next available cashier. An elderly couple walked in front of me to look at the shelf of men’s polo shirts. Suddenly she blurts out to her husband, “What the _______! They are right here you dumb _____! He slowly saunters over and doesn’t utter a word. I […]
A friend has spent days in the hospital alongside her husband. It’s been a bumpy ride for them. A roller coaster of emotions has flooded her mind. I went to the hospital simply to give HER a hug. Why? Because I KNOW from experience the loneliness, fear and thoughts that can consume our minds during […]
If you had asked my kids when they were young, which Bible verse reminds you of your mother, I know which one they would have chosen. The one I quoted most often. Why? Because it was a verse that proved itself true time and time again. It would have been Numbers 32:23. “…Be sure […]
My son’s state championship football game was ready to start. Both teams were geared up and anticipating a win. The bleachers filled and excitement mounted. The opposing team won the coin toss and chose to receive. The football was kicked as the game roared to life. They scored and then scored again. First quarter ended […]
Her little hand slips into mine and we are off to the next great adventure. Walking to school, going in a store, or getting out of the car she always seeks my hand. And the pleasure in that moment knowing all is well in her little soul is priceless. As I consider these precious […]
No, he wasn’t every mother’s dream for her daughter. He wasn’t a clean cut, church going, college degree, Christian raised type of guy. One who owned his own house, drove a new car, shopped at Sac’s, and had a portfolio to impress. Instead he’s covered in tattoos, served time, a recovering alcoholic, loves Jesus and […]
