Have many of you actually camped in a real tent? Now I know if you’re like my husband, your chosen tent is a Holiday Inn, but I’m not talking about that! I’m talking about an actual canvas shelter that’s usually assembled by first driving stakes into the ground. I’d written previously about how when I … More Pulling Up Tent Stakes
It was February 2004, and Mel Gibson had just released his movie entitled The Passion of the Christ. Did you see it? Did you want to? I really didn’t want to go see it. Why? Because even though I knew that Jesus suffered and died a brutal death on the cross for me (and you), … More Having “The Passion Of The Christ”
One of the attributes I grew up with (and still struggle with now – occasionally), is that I’m a finagler. By that I mean a schemer. I would try and figure out how I could manipulate a situation to turn it to my advantage. No, I didn’t want to really hurt anyone, I just wanted … More Jeffrey’s Most Awesome Decision – Ever!
I’ve had many moments in my life where I’ve been waaaaayyyy too judgmental – particularly about people and their individual walks of faith. The Lord’s been patient with me, but let me tell you that some days the grinding of His sandpaper has really hurt! When Gary and I decided to start attending church we … More Singing & Dancing for Jesus
Hahahahahaha – sometimes the Lord just cracks me up! I can almost see Him up there shaking His head lovingly at me saying something like, Not yet, Linda, not yet; but don’t worry – just trust Me and watch how I’m going to work this out! But … but … but … Well, let’s face … More God’s Timing – Not Mine!
Many years ago the Christian group DC Talk had a song entitled Jesus Freak. Well you know what? Some might call me a Jesus freak too, and I’m totally okay with it! Because of Jesus, my life has changed drastically – and I’m giddy with excitement! Quite frankly, one of my favorite things to do … More Me Me Me – Or – Him Him Him?
How many “really good friends” do you have? I mean the kind of friend that knows you inside and out – and accepts you anyway! (Now that’s a special friend!) It’s so important to have those true friends you can trust, and who can relate with how your brain waves operate. I’ve written before about … More Caring For Those Who Really Need It
Mother ended up passing away in her sleep just 2 days after we were told she had no more than 72 hours to live (The Roller-Coaster Continues). But here’s an amazing thing: I knew that she’d died even before I got the phone call! The same thing happened as when Jeffrey’s twin Bryan passed away … More Mother’s Gone & I Come Unglued – But Only Temporarily!
Okay, okay – I ended up telling Jeffrey that grandma did tell me she believed in Jesus, even though I wasn’t convinced (Time Ticks Away). Who was I to hold out on my precious little boy who loved his grandma so much? Needless to say Jeffrey was so excited, and that warmed my heart… However, … More The Roller-Coaster Continues
Sometimes the days seem to go slowly by (like those days when its drizzly and gloomy outside), but then at other times the hours of each day seem to move so fast that you have a tough time keeping up! Time for us was rushing by quickly as mother’s health started deteriorating rapidly (Feeling Sad … More Time Ticks Away
The God Of All Comfort 