I had no way of knowing February 14, 2015 would be our last Valentine’s Day together. And that three months later, almost to the day, angels would usher my husband, Barry, into God’s very presence.
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Loving Prickly People
Perhaps you have heard them called irritating, sandpaper, or prickly people. They are those we come in contact with who are difficult to love. As Christ-followers, we know we are called to love unconditionally in
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But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. Matthew 10:29 NLT Hogs and birds have taught me a lot about God’s love. My maternal grandfather—Pappy I called him—raised
Read moreSomething In Life That’s Not Overrated
“I’m not sure what all the fuss is about. That movie’s overrated.” My words came out as a frustrated howl as my friend and I left the theater. We watched a new film with four
Read moreWith the Hope of God Comes Peace of Mind
Hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky. Skeletons of life waiting. Knowing. Knowing that come spring, life will begin anew.
Read moreChristmas Baby: A Holy Night for a Holy Knight
The first Christmas was a silent and holy night. I’m familiar with silent nights. They track me down and schedule dates on my calendar. Because I lose my voice about once a year, unable to squeak
Read moreOut of the Cold Struggle of Darkness Came His Light
Night had fallen — in the hearts of men, across the face of the earth.
Out of the cold struggle of darkness came a warm and radiant Light. The embodiment of Almighty God. Immanuel. God with us.
Read moreA Baby for Christmas
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah
Read moreGhosts of Golden Autumns Past
Autumn 2008 ~ Western North Carolina. A whispering wind shook the trees as if to announce her arrival. Amber, orange, and crimson leaves glided down and carpeted the ground. Autumn had arrived in all her
Read moreWhat we learn from the Greatest Leader in History
A substantial part of the success of many institutions rises and falls on its leadership. Entities like countries, teams, companies, families, non-profits, and churches. And sometimes even in our own individual lives when we need
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