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As I am writing this, my grandfather is likely approaching his final days on earth. His almost 91-year-old body, which has been ravaged by old age and dementia, is giving out. And although we will miss him being with us when God calls him to eternity, I know his spirit longs to be with His…Continue Reading ““I’m Blessed””
Keep your eye on the ball!Eyes on the prize!I’ve got my eye on you! When something or someone is of utmost importance, our number one focus, we often use phrases like these. When our eyes are locked in, utterly transfixed on one thing, all else fades into the background and diminishes in our attention. King Jehoshaphat…Continue Reading “Eyes on the Prize!”
A few weeks ago, everyone was posting decade transformation photos that showed what they looked like as this decade began vs. how they now look as this decade draws to a close. I started to post mine then but began to reflect on the past ten years. What a decade it’s been! In 2009, we…Continue Reading “Don’t Forget the Manna”
Thanks for hanging with me through this three-part series on living a surrendered life! If you need to catch up, you can read the full posts here–Part 1 and Part 2. But here is a quick recap… From Part 1: God is many things we are not: omnipotent, omniscient, immutable, infinite, eternal, sovereign. Although we are…Continue Reading “And finally…Part 3–Three Essentials for a Surrendered Life”
What a privilege to share my story with Byron Tyler and his MidSouth Viewpoint listeners! I pray that these words give encouragement and hope to other widows, but also to anyone questioning and searching for comfort, peace and joy.
I am so excited today to introduce all of you to my precious grandmother. She will be 91 years old tomorrow! A lot of who I am comes from her: red hair (although hers has grayed now), independence, love of coffee, work ethic, sarcastic humor, penchant for expressing my opinion, and a little bit of sassiness….Continue Reading “For the Next Generation”
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) This scripture is often a source of hope and strength to persevere. These words can infuse dark circumstances with beautiful light. But I believe they are also sometimes misinterpreted and…Continue Reading “Even If?”
I am a planner. I love a good calendar and spreadsheet. Administration is my number one spiritual gift. I am a Meyers Briggs ISTJ and an Enneagram One. I don’t like the unknown. You can’t plan for the unknown. The future is unknown. When Mike died, I found myself suddenly facing a future that I knew would differ…Continue Reading “Confessions of a Planner”
Are you waiting on God to fulfill a promise? I woke up early Easter Sunday to read my Bible and the first words I encountered were from Matthew 28: “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” Familiar words, but my heart immediately latched on to those last 4 words…”just as He…Continue Reading “Just As He Said”