
Will You Recognize Jesus in 2023?
Would you know Jesus if He walked right beside you? I’m not sure I would. His own disciples didn’t recognize Him. In Luke 24 we're told how the resurrected Jesus caught up with two of His followers, in deep conversation, as they walked from Jerusalem ...
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Christmas– Is it Really True?
I want to whet your appetite for God’s Word. I want you to be hungry for His unique message for you. It’s a great time to read through the gospel of Luke which contains my favorite account of the Christmas story. Clear your mind and ...
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A November Miracle
Many miracles, no doubt, were performed in 1985. This is my favorite. It’s a love story. A single mama of two, who managed a daycare and kindergarten in Mississippi met a goal oriented engineer from North Carolina. Friends of the two had teamed up, donned ...
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A Tale of Two Funerals
Dying has been on my mind lately. Specifically I've pondered the disparity, at the end of life, between a person who knows the Lord and a person who doesn't. Not only has my relationship with the Lord added unimaginable value to my life on earth, ...
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Forgotten Gifts
I’m living my dream. The thought struck me just as my foot struck the asphalt. I’d crossed the long winding street—the one that ties many neighborhoods together— for approximately the 800th time, as I began my daily walk. Many years earlier I’d imagined how nice ...
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Abortion Dilemma—A Few More Thoughts
In re-reading my last post, An Abortion Dilemma, I realized there is a bit more to say. Abortion is not a pleasant topic to address, and I hope this is my last contribution to the discussion. The personal story I shared was meant to offer ...
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An Abortion Dilemma
In 1979 I had a major crisis. I was twenty-seven and pregnant with my second child when my husband said he didn’t want to be married any longer. The shiny allure of singleness and another woman had drawn him away. When I told him about ...
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Just Say Yes
Saying yes can have amazing results. Where would we be without the yeses of Abraham, Moses, Ruth, David, Mary, Joseph and even Jesus? Our heroes said yes in fear, but with great faith in God. Each decision we make directs us to another decision and ...
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Normal Radical Christianity
On the same day a teenager gunned down cute little kids in Texas, I smiled and talked to strangers on my morning walk, then gawked at giant creamy magnolia blooms, like I didn’t have a care. How can this juxtaposition exist? Horror, evil and death ...
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Organizing Your One-of-a-Kind Home
Recently I heard someone say, “Your home is holy ground.” I heartily agree. Home is where we love, learn, read, laugh, cook, eat and clean. And most importantly, we model life for others, especially our little ones. Life happens at home; why not make it ...
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What’s the Big Deal About Christian Deconstruction?
I’ve brooded and grieved over the topic of deconstruction among Christian influencers. I’m hesitant to address it, but couldn’t escape the feeling I needed to. I’ve listened, read and prayed for hours to understand perspectives of people who’ve altered or discarded their faith. Why does ...
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How God’s Sovereignty Brings Comfort
Long ago I cared for children in my home in order to make ends meet. One specific moment never fades from my memory. I cajoled, rocked and sang to my daughter, Dawn, to calm her for a nap. She fought me and cried; she wasn’t ...
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