True friends remind us of the truth in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV). “Two are better than one … if one falls down, his friend can help him up.” We grieve a loss. A friend stops by
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Bald Eagles of the Faith
Searching for Bald Eagles Every year, we take my mom on a birdwatching excursion for her birthday. There is a wildlife refuge on the Gulf of Mexico which isn’t too far from us. We pack
Read moreGod’s Grace for Every Challenge
The challenge began a little more than fifty years ago. The Lord put me on a path not to my wanting, let alone making, but it was designed by His grace, and for my learning.
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I am directionally challenged. While I can’t think of a time I was actually lost in my own back yard, that might be the only place I’m safe. I seem to have been born with
Read moreLove, Work and Joy
My mother had read somewhere and often repeated: In order to be happy, you need something to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. I used to quip that eating fulfills all
Read moreA Kindness Witnessed
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ~Colossians 3:12 NLT THE REQUEST “I hate to ask, but we need
Read moreIn the “Good Ole Days”
I was at the doctor last month and the receptionist reminisced about the “good ole days” where you could drink from your outside hose, ride your bike without a helmet, and sit on the floor
Read moreBreaking Through the Broken
Broken Did you know doctors will break bones on purpose to correct inconsistent growth? It’s the same concept as gardeners pruning trees and bushes, intentionally guiding the growth of the plant by focused breaking. Even
Read moreSeeking God’s Blessings When Life Shatters Around Us
Seeking God’s blessings when life shatters around us challenges even mature Christians. How do we see the Father’s hand in our lives when nothing looks like we hoped or prayed for or imagined? When everything
Read moreLife Lessons With Spiritual Insights from Scavengers and Predators
“Turkey vultures,” my husband said. Their silent presence outside of my window, their large bodies dominating the space unexpectedly led me to unravel life lessons with spiritual insights about human choices. The visitors exuded a
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