Now that classes are over and I await my grade for the semester, I can exhale and write my blog. I will miss creating 10-15 page essays that keep my mind sharp and healthy. But I also have time to participate in activities at our church. I have long advocated for breaking down the walls... Continue Reading →
Don’t Fear the Altered Course of Your Life: A Devotional
Mark 6: 45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. Mark 6: 53-56 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. 55 They ran throughout that whole region and... Continue Reading →
For Comfort, You Can’t Beat the Grilled Chicken Club and Waffle Fries. See You Soon, Chic-Fil-A!
Daily writing promptWhat’s your go-to comfort food?View all responses Lately, as I am completing the last papers of my Master's degree in Religious Studies, I have needed comfort food many times. I think the employees at the local Chic-Fil-A know my husband and me almost as family. I promise myself that I will only have... Continue Reading →
The Healing Power of a Touch: A Devotional
Luke 5: 12-15 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am... Continue Reading →
Every Child Should Play “Sorry!” It’s a Life Lesson!
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?View all responses I loved the game Sorry! I played in the park's community center near where the last aunt who raised my sister and me lived. We did not have money for board games, so I went to the center every opportunity I could... Continue Reading →
You Can’t Go Wrong with Sugar!
Daily writing promptWhat's the most delicious thing you've ever eaten?View all responses I love sugar! I think it is a gift from God! I like it in pies, cakes, candy, cookies, jelly, jams, and even coleslaw. It is the most delicious of all spices, and anything with lots of sugar is delicious. As a poor... Continue Reading →
Have a Pair of Blue Jeans, Will Travel
Daily writing promptIf you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?View all responses Blue jeans and a short-sleeved blouse are the best! No matter where you are going or the activity you participate in, you can't go wrong with jeans. They are so durable, and when you travel,... Continue Reading →
The Best Decision of My Life…Twenty Years and Counting
Gift from Children and Grandchildren I decided to take one last class before I graduate in December, and while I am enjoying the subject matter, there is so much reading that I don't find time to blog as I want. Thankfully, it is only seven weeks, so we are nearly halfway through it. It is... Continue Reading →
Remembrance Leads to Praise
Deuteronomy 1:29-33 “But I said to you, ‘Don’t be shocked or afraid of them! The Lord your God is going ahead of you. He will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt. And you saw how the Lord your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as a father... Continue Reading →
Respecting Other People’s Choices Leads to Peace
Daily writing promptWhat are you passionate about?View all responses When I announced that I was applying for a promotion, many of my colleagues thought I was crazy and ridiculed me fiercely. I was the last hired in the department and had less than three years on the job. I had seen an advertisement for a... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 