To My College Bound Son As the days of your time at home come quickly to a close, I've been feeling the affects of your absence. Thinking of you leaving the shelter of my mothering wings tightens my chest and brings tears to my eyes. I will miss you so very much. I wonder to …
Romans 12, The Book To Life
Have you ever wondered how to do this thing called LIFE? As a teenager, I'm sure you did. I think above all ages, so far the teen years are the worst. I've been reading in the book of Romans and when Romans 12 came up, it was like, YES! That's it! That's the book to …
God’s Love, How Wide Is It?
Lately I've seen and heard several comments where people feel as though God doesn't love them or won't love them if they do this or that. I wonder why people questions God's love for them. I know there is no scripture in the Word that says God stops loving people. On the contrary, the Bible …
What I Do When I’m Spiritually Dry
What I Do When I'm Spiritually Dry I can feel it. It's happening again. I am becoming parched. It happens so slowly that at first I don't even notice it. Then, over time I can feel myself become discontent. I become "sad" and grief takes hold of me again. This time though, I've realized what …
Selfishness. It’s Like A Dandelion
Selfishness is like a dandelion. Long before you see the big green leaves of greed and envy, the roots are burrowing deep in the fertile ground of our hearts. As it grows, the yellow flower stands tall with pride. It sometimes hides in a field of daisies to mask it's true identity. Because it's roots …
What Legacy Will I Leave Behind
Lately Jeff and I have been talking about how well or not well we parented our children. They are adults now. Jordan leaves in the fall for a university as a junior and Micah is headed to community college for her AA. She will still be at home, but Jordan will be gone. That fact …
