We drive by the same group of trees each time we come into town, and for a few years now, they have been holding a reminder of an unbelievably scary day for many people. Caught in the mostly limbless trees is a huge chunk of twisted metal. It's nestled there, not moving a bit in the years that have gone by since the “twin twisters” hit. That ...
“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Jeremiah 31:33 NIV Engraved on Our Heart When I married my husband, I married into the military. One of the very first things we ...
I thought I was on the mend after lots of physical therapy. My back and the pain down my leg was finally getting better. And then it wasn’t. Suddenly it was way worse and the doctor said it was time for an MRI. I was not looking forward to this one bit. The loud, crazy noise that sounds like the machine is breaking. Squeezing into a big tube. ...
As we wait in line at the checkout, I look over all the magazine covers staring back at me. “Perfect makeover plan, best new hair looks, hottest beauty tips, best fat burners, flawless makeup.” All the tips and tricks you can imagine, displayed right there in front of me. I start thinking about my curly, sometimes frizzier than I would like, ...
Christ has no hands and feet here on this earth. He has us. We are called to serve one another. He has us to do good and bless others. He has us so His compassion and love can flow through us and be visible to those who need it. There are times when something happens and you just have to stop and know that it was completely a God thing. I ...
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ ...
Even all these years later, it is hard to put into words the horror and devastation that occurred on September 11th. It is one of those days that always feels as if it just happened. It was a day that changed so many lives forever. A day in our history that will never be forgotten. You may have a personal connection to that day or you may have ...
A few weeks ago, I spent the day with the youngest of our family. We were at my grandma’s house and she wanted to spend time out in grandma’s garden. She carefully stepped along each path, making her way around the garden and through the flowers. Just as happy as one can be. She spotted a frog tucked under a plant and pointed at it giggling, ...
The deer have been enjoying our flower garden this summer. I guess just as I think the roses are amazingly beautiful, they can’t resist their yummy taste. I was looking out the window and I saw one single rose left behind, so I went outside to bring it in. As I got closer to the rose bud that had just started to open, I could see it was in rough ...
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 Peter 4:8-10 ESV The Gift of Blessing Others When I think about this verse, I can’t help but think about what ...
