The Thrill of Hope

[Written: Monday, December 18, 2023] As I woke up early on this last Monday morning before Christmas, the thrill of…

Tidings of Comfort & Joy

With Steve’s recent bicep and tendon tear and subsequent surgery, I had to be his chauffeur for a few weeks…

Grief is a funny thing. (funny, as in odd) Saturday, was a jolly day with decorating, family time, and game…

Over my life, I have been in a bad habit of over-explaining myself far too often. Granted, there are times…

As I was thinking about a Christmas devotional to read this year, the thought occurred to me to write one…

As this Thanksgiving Day brings to a close the fall season, and whisks in—full force—the Christmas season, I take a…

We will never be fulfilled in any other than God alone. A spouse cannot.Kids cannot.A job or career cannot.Material things…

You may or may not know that this writing thing has been a part of me for years…or at least…

The story of the prodigal son’s dad is really incredible. The love and forgiveness he had was so instantaneous that…

When that summer sunshine hits my face, and that warm air blows, random memories flood my soul of sweet summers…

I’ve always loved a rainy day…even a cloudy day…especially a cool one. Today is one of those days, and I…

Recently, I heard a song on the radio that combined an older, familiar (to me) song with a new (to…

Recently, I had the privilege to talk to a group of ladies about heritage. Side Note:My personality is such that…

My friend, Brooke, and I had a discussion a while back about if “you” are someone who thinks in the…

Celebrating here! [insert balloons]—December marked seven years since I started my blog! When I first began my blog, I had…

Personal winter retreat number three (I think) in the books! And, let me just say, “WoW!!” My heart is celebrating!…

NOTE: See previous article entitled, “Rest Extended” for the preface to this piece. Beginning a few years back, we have…

[Written Monday, October 24th] Have you ever had a day where you didn’t even get out of your pajamas?! Well,…

My mom went home to be with Jesus [and my dad] on August 30th. My family, especially my mom, had…

This subject has been on my heart and mind so much that I went back through my archives and was…