One of God’s Best Ideas
It’s the last day of November and I’m not thinking of Christmas. As I unpack boxes in our new house, my mind…
Helping Women Move From Fear into Faith
Tag: marriage
Why We Should Keep Throwing Showers
My daughter Katherine was about three years old when I walked upstairs and saw a long row of shoes–our family’s shoes–up and down the hallway, near the bathroom door. There she was, bright eyed with that perpetual smile. “Joy” was the nickname I’d given her. When I asked about the shoes she said, “You told me we’re having a shower so I got everyone’s shoes ready.”
Ruts
I like ruts. Sameness, ritual, routine. I don’t tire of the same coffee, the same neighbors, same food. I like living in the same house where our babies learned to walk. The house Tom built.
A Fairy Tale Comes True
The young man, David, began to share about his life and that he was praying for a wife. She learned that he’d been divorced six years and had one child. Because his priority was his daughter, he’d decided not to date, but to trust God to bring his mate at the right time. June didn’t understand why she was drawn to him, but told David she’d ask God for an answer and let him know!
A Grateful Heart
“To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us – and He has given us everything.
What if We Could Live Our Lives in Reverse?
“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” -David Bowie A weird idea came to…
A Family Gathering and Our Favorite Bread Recipe
One way to show love and bring folks together is to feed them. I’ve always believed that sharing a meal around the table is the best way to really know people and bond with them. As soon as you pull up a chair to the table, you’re all on common ground. No one is better than the other one and the table joins you together with an invisible cord that causes everyone to breathe easy and be their authentic selves. At least that’s the way I see it.
Why Making a Packing List is a Good Idea
You may have a much better memory than I do. But if you’re like me, there is huge relief in depending on my list rather than on my brain.
The Gallows
There is a common practice that most people engage in to show affection for friends and family. We give gifts. Gift giving…