“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. And a time he was absent in my life. An abandoned child dreams of a father who
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Category: Child Of God
Strength Found in Another’s Presence
Strength can be found in difficult times when we are assured of another’s presence, wouldn’t you agree? As a child, just knowing a trusted adult is within hollering distance, often was enough to take care
Read moreGentle Hands of the Master Gardener
When I think about my future plants that I will be enjoying this year, I’m reminded of the Master Gardener—the One who with His hands fashioned not only the world, but also me.
Read moreDelighting in obedience
One of the repeated themes in the biblical book of Proverbs is the concept of discipline. A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. — Proverbs 15:5 (CSB). Anyone
Read moreFriends till no end
A friend who loves at all times? I believe there’s only one man who knew the way to love. He walked the earth many years ago, leaving gifts of selflessness, wonder, grace, and mercy in
Read moreMy Father’s Strong When I am Weak
“How strong are you?” I used to ask my children this when they were young. They answered in the cute way of showing off their little biceps. But on my own journey from child to
Read moreA little Girl’s dad
The man. WW2 Soldier. Faithful husband. Dad. Storyteller. A Father of three quirky daughters, and a daddy to one of the fairest butterfly fairy-wannabes. Me. My dad will always be my first hero. He’s the
Read moreWord of the Day: Strange
Has anyone else noticed how strange life can be sometimes? One minute you’re drowning in painful and confused emotions, then the next you’re on top of the world looking down at something beautiful. It happens
Read moreBumps in the Road
Last week on my way into town from our home in the country, I noticed a new sign on the highway: BUMP. Sure enough, in a few seconds I drove over a small bump in
Read moreLavishly Receive, Lavishly Give
Of all the months of the year, December is the month I most associate with the word lavish. Extravagant decorations. Ornate parties. Gourmet foods. Still, the Christmas season is lavish in other ways, too.
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