I grew up making a lot of mistakes, but it wasn't until my husband and I lost 2 children in a 5-month period that I finally realized what True Love was.
Have you been there? The place where you imagine everyone looking at you wants to take their thumb and pointer-finger and make the big “L” on their forehead as they stare in your direction? “LOOOOSER!!!” I’ve felt like that way often throughout my life. Growing up, it seemed like I never did anything right in … More I’m A Winner – Not A Loser
Okay, I’ll come right out and admit it. My husband and I are sci-fi and adventure movie buffs. We love the chaos and fast-moving action. We sit, and totally veg out. And, we also at times laugh hysterically. Those movies to us are basically mindless, and quite frankly that’s why we go see them. We … More Standing For Jesus In A World Gone Mad
You finally surrendered to the Lord. But why? Perhaps you finally reached the point in your life where you realized there’s got to be something more to live for. Or you’ve just made a mess of things, and really haven’t a clue as to how to fix them. Maybe you just feel so totally alone, … More But God Can’t Use Me…
Come on, admit it – you’ve said it, haven’t you? I have unfortunately… Why, God, why? Why are you being so mean to me? Haven’t I suffered enough already? If not you, perhaps it’s one of your friends who is so upset with God that he/she has turned their back on Him, saying, “Why bother … More Why Are You Hurting Me, God?
Going under the knife … yikes! Definitely not a fun thing. But when I had my thyroidectomy about 8 years ago I finally came to realize you definitely need to listen to health care providers; but when things don’t go as planned, there’s really only one medical professional to completely trust – The Divine Surgeon. … More A Divine Operation
The past couple weeks have been a little mind-blowing. It never ceases to amaze me how when you feel your life is plugging along just fine, God decides to shake things up a bit. And usually in ways you never thought of! Seasons in life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). Each of us go through them. Sometimes they’re … More Examining … Well, Me
A couple years ago, I received my certificate – I was now a brand new member of the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I was so excited! As I participated in the final mock disaster scenario, I felt a type of excitement and adrenaline rush that I hadn’t felt in many, many years. I’d … More Hang In There – Even When You’re Scared
