The Legacy of a Woman
I had the privilege of being the speaker for my daughter’s mother/daughter luncheon at their church this past weekend. Their theme was “The Legacy of a Mother.” I chose as my topic “Jochebed,” the mother of Moses, and did a…
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Longing for Peace
Peace on earth. Peace in our homes. Peace in our mind. Oh, how we long for peace. Peace often depends on our circumstances, our feelings, on other people and if they in any way send us spinning, there is no…
The Big Question – WHY?
Most of us, probably many times, have asked the simple question, “Why?” So, you aren’t alone. David, in the Psalms asked, “why,” and even Jesus, himself, asked, why? “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matt. 27:46. So…
Is There a Giant in Your Life?
Remember Joshua and Caleb, two of the 12 spies that Moses sent into Canaan to bring back a report on all they saw? And what a report it was! The land was flourishing with “milk and honey,” so they said.…
Don’t Think it Strange!
A few days ago I attended a funeral service at my church. I picked up one of the memorial cards, but didn’t read it until I got home. On the back was a poem written by Anne Johnson Flint. It…
Anything, Anywhere, Anytime
While out shopping last week, I drove by a semi truck parked on the side of a street in front of a small business. In bold red letters your couldn’t miss the saying – “ANYTHING -ANYWHERE – ANYTIME! Quite the…
An Attitude of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Many of us will gather with family and enjoy a wonderful turkey dinner. I hope not only your stomach will be full, but your hearts will also be filled with thankfulness for all…
Jesus Never Fails
There have been times in my life that I’ve asked questions or made statements like: “I don’t know how I’m going to make it, Lord.” “I don’t know what I should do, Lord.” “I know you are in control, Lord,…
Stumblers
I’ll be so glad when it starts to get lighter earlier, as it is still a little dark when I walk in the mornings. I have to be careful as I surely don’t want to stumble and fall. It wouldn’t…
Medicine Nightmare
When you are prescribed a medicine you automatically think it’s going to help you; that is, unless you are allergic to just about all kinds of meds. That’s me! It happened again, this time with a cholesterol medicine. I’ll spare…