Role Model

Think of the people you have admired in your lifetime. The ladies I’ve admired were good at things I aspired to. A few were outstanding professionals in my field, but most were ordinary women who lived their faith, lovingly serving others.  When I was a young teenager, I admired my best friend’s mom. Her home…

Stand Up

These two lovebirds haven’t yet celebrated their second anniversary. We were present at their wedding when this photo was taken.  The bride is a close relative and is married to a Marine who is now awaiting orders for deployment. Our hearts are heavy for them during this wartime. The Bible has a lot to say…

Investments

“We’re engaged!” announced a happy first grader coming in from recess. Their amused teacher had noticed a growing closeness between her two students and smiled at their sweetness. The delighted little girl explained that the little boy had proposed marriage on the playground, and she had accepted. Being a busy teacher, she didn’t think much…

Kindnesses

Have you ever had someone do something kind for you and you made a resolution to pay it forward? Well, that has been happening to me since my surgery last week. We’ve been lovingly spoiled for over a week by family and friends. I’ve been making mental notes of all the things that have been…

Carried

“you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”  Isaiah 46:3-4 I’ve been repeating this and…

6 Ways to Warm Your Heart

What to do when our hearts are cool- 6 Ways to Warm Your Heart Our hands and feet get cold when we’re exposed to extreme temperatures like many are experiencing lately in winter storms across our nation. Our hearts and souls can get cold, too! Sometimes it’s caused not by exposure to extreme temperatures, but…