Ephesians 2:10  NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. What do you want to do with your life?  This is a question that is asked of us many times when we are growing up.  Then, we find ourselves asking it of our own children.   What do you want to do with your life? Dear Reader, this question is not about your dreams or even the goals you hope to achieve.  This is an inquiry into what you want to sp

It is the time of year to celebrate the birth of our Lord.     Our family has a tradition created by my precious dad to tell each other “Happy Birthday!” every day of the celebrated birthday month.  It is a time to remember the treasured moments of the blessing that beautiful individual is to us.     So it is with our Savior.  December is a month we all look forward to - but this year let me challenge you to pause throughout your day and just whisper, “Happy Birthday, Jesus!”

Isaiah 9:6  KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.   ‘Tis the season to focus on our Savior and His birth.  Jesus is the reason for season.    December also finds us preparing for the new.  It offers the opportunity for reflecting over the past year specifically.  We ask many things of God at this tim

Psalm 136:1  KJV O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.   We are in the month that focuses specifically on gratitude.  It is a time to celebrate, reflect, and share our memories and traditions of Thanksgiving through the years.  This is also the moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to those in our lives- family, friends, neighbors, church, coworkers, and so many more.     One that we have the opportunity to extend our gratefulnes

Philippians 4:9  NIV Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. It was many years ago when I was trying to figure out why certain dreams hadn’t come to fruition for my husband and me.  Oh, the blessing of us and our amazing sons- our family- was beyond my comprehension. I was, I am, completely filled with gratitude to my God.  It was at that time, some of the dreams my wonderful husband an

Genesis 5:20  NIV You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.  ...

I love to laugh.  It hasn’t always been welcoming, though.  I remember someone saying to me, “We can hear you laughing all the way across...

It is so easy to see where we disagree with someone else.  It is not difficult to find the opposition with others, at times.  It is clear...

It was 9th grade and my National Junior Honor Society was working hard to raise money for a trip to Washington, D.C. Our Sponsor and...

I am not a runner! I wish I was - but I’m just not. I know many who are and I admire them. Again - as much as I want to be - it’s not me....

I have much to write about regarding Fathers and the goodness I have witnessed and been blessed with in my life. This is my second...

Memorial Day is a day to remember those who died in service of the United States of America. Memorial Day emerged from the Civil War,...

Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV 21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:  22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,...

When God created a Mother, He created one with a purpose and a heart.   A Mother holds her baby and sees all of his or her days in a...

Matthew 28:6 He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Jesus left His throne in Glory. Isaiah...

Today is a day like no other. It was a day like no other for Him! Matthew 27:50-54 (NIV) 50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud...

This is Holy Week.   That word …holy …do we even recognize it anymore?  Does it mean to us what it once did?  I’m sure for some of us the...

I love Palm Sunday ...it has always been a favorite of mine. The reflection of Jesus coming through Jerusalem riding on a donkey while...

You might wonder who Jesus really is.  I want to be very careful, but very clear. He is not who we think He is - Jesus is who He says He...

When we submit to Almighty God and choose to repent of our sins, receiving Jesus as our Savior and Lord - we are given a call. This is a...

Sometimes in life several things from your world collide.  Clarity leaves and lines are blurred.     You live in this way unaware for...

Did you lose a loved-one during this year?  Have you considered that this will be their first Christmas in Heaven, friend?  For those...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again, friends.     I don’t know the year you’ve had - whether disappointing, painful, sad...

The traditional Precious Moments Thanksgiving piece is out. Yes. I am a Precious Moments girl. I grew up being a fan and collector of...