Grandkids are one of life’s greatest blessings. If you are a grandparent you know what I’m talking about. We get to enjoy them, spoil them, and hand them back. Life doesn’t get any better than that. On my last trip to visit my Texas grandkids I got to put the 3-year-old to bed each night. […]
Easter was the first holiday that I remember as a child. One morning I awoke and found candy on the coffee table in the living room just for me. Could there be anything better? I didn’t understand why candy suddenly emerged, but I remember loving it. Every morning after that day I ran to the coffee table […]
This article was so impactful for me I knew you could, like I did, glean from the wisdom about life here… Simply Enjoying Your Children: A Father’s Advice for Love and Joy by Blake Brewer “Tell me you are from a small town without saying you are from a small town . . . .” […]
I found an interview Katy Perry did about her song, “By the Grace of God.” Katy Perry has won many awards, including 5 American Music Awards, 16 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and 5 Billboard Music Awards. Her albums have sold more than 43 million copies worldwide. Superstar would definitely be an appropriate title for her. […]
Fear. Anxiety. Sadness. Disappointment. Confusion. Anger. Shame. Disgust. Amusement. Empathy. Curiosity. Surprise. Acceptance. Adoration. Gratitude. Happiness. Joy. Peace. Calm. Enjoyment. Excitement. Awe. Love. As you read over those emotions, where do you find yourself? It’s OK. Wherever you are right now, it’s OK. We are all led to believe that going into the holiday season […]
Thanksgiving is the time where we focus on thankfulness and what we are grateful for. That comes easier for some than for others. Sometimes this festive season can be more difficult for some with hurt and past memories creeping up or the reminder of current circumstances which may include big losses and disappointments. This can […]
My five-year-old granddaughter was getting her first award at school. My husband and I left early in the morning to be there when she was awarded her prized “Knowledgeable” award. As the kids walked in their lines very orderly she noticed us and her smile and excitement were clearly felt. I knew I had made […]
“I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35 Love. Jesus commands us to love. But what does this […]
Sitting in church on a Sunday morning our pastor* said, “Many of you will run out of time before you run out of money.” Let that sit for a minute. It hit hard with me. Even during times of financial struggle I’ve never missed a meal or not had a warm bed to sleep in. […]
Marriage is under attack today. But we can fight against this attack. Have you ever seen tree roots breaking through cement? Those are some strong roots to break through cement! This can be a picture of a strong marriage breaking through struggle and heartache and life’s challenges, coming out stronger on the other side. What […]
