Life comes at us quickly. I think most of us know what God desires for us to do in our lives. It’s not as complicated as we make it out to be. God gives us a job to do and some times it’s not the job we really want to…
Prayer
It was a typical day in my life. Nothing spectacular was happening. I helped the kids to get ready for school. Worked around the house. Worked on projects to be completed. And, as I was completing these tasks, I prayed because something seemed to be missing. I prayed God would make Himself…
There is something so relaxing about Sundays. It is like a gift from heaven. As I write this, I’m enjoying my time alone with God. That’s what Sundays are all about for me. Yes, you get to go to church and see your friends and other Christians, but it is…
This week, the death of Robin Williams struck a nerve in a lot of people. There was shock from some, others who said it shouldn’t have been a shock, and people calling for us to be aware of others around us who might be depressed. It was a cry from all religions that…
School is getting ready to start here in Tennessee and our family will once again be in a routine. Each year, it seems that our family is moving further and further into the “new times” of life. We have new schools, new sports, and new activities. Days seems to move quickly during this…
Abraham Lincoln is my favorite president. I grew up going to his house, seeing his grave, watching plays about his childhood, and reading books on his life. In my adult life, I’ve visited even more places he visited or lived and believe I’ve managed to see all the sights available. So,…
Sometimes all we need is a change of venue and scenery for us to see life and our circumstances in a different light. I loved the opportunity to visit out west a few summers back. My husband and I decided to drive a lot of back roads so we could see…
Open mouth, insert foot. Too many times I’ve done just this. I look at someone, make a quick and rash judgement, open mouth and insert foot. Will I ever learn? You hear as parents that what you say will one day be repeated by your children. Those without children, or…
Good Friday is a memory. Jesus’ death was a shock to those who followed them. There was sadness, despair, disappointment, and fear of what the future might bring on that dark night. The disciples thought Jesus was coming to be their earthly king, but He was killed. They locked themselves…
As I’m wrapping up my second Bible study on my book, Being Transparent: With Yourself, God, and Others, I was thinking of how to get some transparency talk going on my blog. I was looking through some old documents, found my journal from 2010, and decided to take a read….