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 [...]
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 [...]
I often think I won't forget those memories, but I'm finding I do forget. I am treasuring those long forgotten times...
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 [...]
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 [...]
There is a place that we can find a sure promise. It isn't in the weather forecast. The news of the day. What the politicians promote.
This day, eleven years ago now, on a Friday in January, I experienced loss. I knew I would be a different person. A person who knows sorrow. A person who knows joy. A person who knows comfort.
We've nearly covered all of the areas to make your marriage a Charmed Marriage. Our number Seven should be fun for both of you and not difficult to complete.
I wish you a blessed, thoughtful Christmas. You may not feel merry, but hopeful for the healing that will come. I promise it will come.
What is your morning routine? Do you read the newspaper, listen to the news, or social media before going to God? Perhaps like me, you've gotten things in the wrong order.
