I walked a certain path so often that a trail began to form. I watched the grass first bend and then retreat, the strip of dirt becoming more pronounced, more permanent. It marked my way
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Postcards From Heaven
The words of love may not have been any different on my card than the words he wrote for my brothers, but when I read the card addressed to me, they were my words—words from my daddy.
Read moreWhat Warms Your Heart?
Yes, it’s one of my favorite moments . . . when someone mentions my Heavenly Father in the midst of the clamour of life.
Read moreThe New Thing. Do You See It?
Happy 2017! I often use the beginning of a new year as a time of reflection and goal setting. Of recalling old memories, and making plans for the new. But sometimes in my year-end review, I
Read moreHe Is A Good Father
Matthew 7:9-11 NLV How much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him? The greatest gift as a parent is to see your children happy and fulfilled on Christmas
Read moreSoccer, Shoes, and Faith: Growing Room
I never had shoes that fit. Mama would stuff the toes of our shoes with tissue paper. “Growing room” mama called it. As a child, I had two pair of dress shoes; black patent worn
Read moreTo Catch A Thief
Perhaps you’ve heard Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quote. “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Thinking about this saying lately, I’ve decided that it’s true. Painfully so. Especially as we enter into the holiday season with festive decor,
Read moreThankful for What I Haven’t, by Nancy Lohr
It is one of my Lord’s mercies to know what to give to me and what to withhold.
Read moreWaiting in the Fast Lane of Life
Waiting is hard for me. I read of Sarah waiting for Isaac, Anna waiting for the Messiah, and Elizabeth waiting for John, and I’m amazed. I mean, can you believe Sarah waited about thirty years for a baby? Thirty years? I have a hard time waiting for my nails to dry!
Read moreI Will Not Be A Fearmonger
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are a lot of things that provoke fear these days. From wars and sicknesses to making mistakes and facing unforeseeable events—our lives are constantly under attack. And I’m
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