Have you ever thought about the wise men? I mean really thought about their story within the whole nativity scene? As the carol known as “Silent Night” goes, “All is calm, all is bright,” except if you were the wise men who were left with a decision after following a star and finding Jesus a…
Category: Faith
I Cry For You
2021 was certainly a year of change for our home. My word of the 2021 calendar year was breakthrough. We had a breakout, breakthrough, and multiple break downs. One might think a new house in addition to new jobs for you and your spouse would be the picture perfect breakthrough year for a family. And…
Because I Love You
I was in a rush. Frantically, I was combing through my closet just trying to find something that I could look decent in. No, no, and no…the options were really slim pickings at this point on presentability in my mind. Then, I bump into him. Without thinking I blurt out, “Gideon, why are you always…
Silently Speaking in 2020
If I have ever identified with a person from the Bible during 2020, it has been Esther. Who is Esther? Esther stood by a King’s side, as queen, who beheaded his previous wife. She had no recorded family aside from her cousin, Mordecai, who raised her upon her parent’s death. Esther knew her people, the…
Daddy’s Prayer
“Keep us from harm and danger, in both soul and body. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.” I can not tell you the times I have heard my Daddy pray that at the end of nightly family prayer. It was always comforting to know that Daddy was praying. As the years go by, the more…
My Miscarriage: Perceptions & Reality
May 17th marks the 4th anniversary of miscarrying my first child. In some ways, this seems like another life time, but in other ways it seems as yesterday. When I reflected on this portion of my life, I realized there were many perceptions I had concerning my miscarriage that did not align with reality. I…
My Top 5 Songs in April 2020
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 Singing just soothes the soul. Songs invite your mind to rest in the Lord and focus on his goodness. I…
More Than Sparrows
Unexpectedly Winning My husband was absolutely beaming when he placed it on my kitchen counter. It was not a bouquet of flowers, an invitation for a date to a fancy restaurant, or an all expense paid trip to our favorite vacation spot. This was an exciting surprise that I had not expected to see in…
All He Wants Is You
“All he wants is you,” she said softly. That is when I broke, and I began to cry. Nothing can prepare you for motherhood. You can read all the books, listen to everyone’s personal experience, attend birthing classes, and watch informational videos. And you are still totally unprepared. That is why if you have a…
Truth & Tenacity Defined
Has there ever been a defining moment in your life? A moment that you knew would stay with you for the rest of your days? Maybe your wedding, birth of your child, losing a loved one, or accepting the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ came to mind. I have experienced all of these events,…