As I mentioned on Instagram, this past week was the annual missions conference at our church. This week is always a highlight and, as I hoped, my heart has been stirred. Not simply about the tremendous need for worldwide missionaries and how I can better support and love those who are sent, but I was… Read More Three Thoughts from Missions Conference
“Do you pinky swear?” And with the locking of their two littlest fingers, two young friends make a solemn vow. A promise – to hold a secret close. A promise of trust. This pledge between friends apparently has been around since the turn of the century and is popular in countries and cultures around the… Read More A Pinky Promise Friend
Happy Friday…and time for another Five Minute Friday. This week’s prompt is practice…which immediately reminds me of the years of piano lessons. They were decades of ago – seem a lifetime ago – but memories of those required thirty minutes every afternoon still seem painful. Dreaded. Thinking about the time spent practicing is bittersweet. I… Read More Thinking of Mom: “Practice Makes Perfect!”
“Into each life some rain must fall.” I don’t often quote Henry Wadsworth Longfellow but this quote came to mind several times this past weekend as I tried to mentally deal with the rain. All the rain. So.much.rain. I’m trying to have a better attitude – replacing my complaining with thoughts more positive. I’m not… Read More A Much Needed Umbrella
Ah, the empty nest season of life. With all of its changes and adjustments, it really is a season ripe with possibilities. With opportunity. With fewer demands of my time, I have more freedom to say “yes” – as the Lord leads. I have more resources, more experience and (hopefully) more wisdom to invest wherever… Read More Endless Opportunity in this Season of Life
Tomorrow is a new month. Another new beginning. I always look forward to these fresh starts – whether the start of a new day, a new week or even a new month. I love the anticipation of all the new month has in store, but I also enjoy looking back. Remembering the big events –… Read More April 2019 – By the Numbers
Too sensitive. Emotional. Even, um, touchy:) I have been “called” these things – and more – since I was a child. And I suppose, truth be told, there is much truth in those descriptions. But name-calling is never really helpful. Just sayin. I have this one (very) vivid memory. I was about nine or ten… Read More Created Emotional
Recently, in my weekly Bible study class, someone asked, “How can I know God’s path? How can I be positive which path He wants me to take?” It is a question that has been filled the hearts and minds of Christians in every generation. Every age and throughout the world. We want to know not… Read More The Wisdom of Wise Friends
Children love birthdays! Oh, the excitement!! And, as parents, we love celebrating the birthdays of our children. From the favorite food – favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner…or all three! – to the decorations and just the right cake. And, of course, choosing a gift that will bring delight. It is a lot of work but definitely… Read More Enjoy Today’s Gifts
One of the things I miss about the holidays is spending time with my littles in the kitchen….creating fun, but simple (always simple) treats to celebrate the occasion. My kids are grown. There are no more Easter baskets or colorful, plastic eggs hung from the tree in the front yard….but I still enjoy playing around… Read More A Little List of Easter Treats