A Jewel in Pink
Mom is gone from this earth now and in heaven. I wish I could have one more chance to thank her for all she did for me during my life. My mother was a treasure!
Garb of Spring
Take time to enjoy the flowers.
A Remedy for Pain And Cantankerousness
While we live on this earth, we will be concerned with something going on in the world: wars, rumors of war, famine, pestilence, sickness. But, we know one day, that will end. Until that day, we will SING! It's getting closer every day!
What Makes You Smile?
A couple of days ago, Jim and I were on our usual morning walk. Part of our walk takes us along a busy railroad track. The tracks often hustle with Amtraks that zip by with passengers peering out the windows. Freight trains move slower with long loads of oil and coal. We say to each [...]
Ham Dinner
I remembered something I'd read earlier that morning. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32).
It Was Good
I'm looking forward to a beautiful Easter service day after tomorrow. But today, it is Friday. Good Friday and I'm going to focus on this day. I grew up in a Christian home where we heard about Jesus often. We were in church at least three times a week. But I don't remember attending many [...]
Pray–He is There
In my most recent book, co-authored with my husband, Jim, the final chapter discussed how to have a "charmed marriage." We listed several ideas. My favorite two are the following: Pray together. Grow spiritually. For those of you who do not incorporate these two in your marriage, I encourage you to do so. Let me [...]
Don’t Forget
I often think I won't forget those memories, but I'm finding I do forget. I am treasuring those long forgotten times...
There’s Honey in It
Merry Christmas? No, not really. These lovely poinsettias have been gracing my home for nearly three months. By now, I'm tired of watering and picking up old discarded leaves. And frankly, they've never lasted this long. Usually, they get spindly and I cut the blooms, put them in a vase, and enjoy [...]
It’s Around the Corner
The morning light is arriving sooner each morning. I like waking up to light. As I look outside my office window, I see a large willow tree. It seems to be reaching to the sky. Soon, each of those tiny branches will be filled with green tiny leaves. There's a pussy willow along my [...]