To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow. ~ Maya Angelou The inheritance I inherited my mother’s love of nature
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Just Like Mom
I always wanted to be just like my mom. As a youth, I loved it when we dressed alike, even in my teen years, believe it or not. When my mom helped at senior centers,
Read moreA New Commandment
“Commandment Thursday,” the day we commemorate as Maundy Thursday, derives from the Latin mandatum, a Latin word meaning mandate or commandment. On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus gave a new commandment to the men
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There is a common and comical aspect regarding American beauty pageant contestants. When they are asked to explain what impact they would like to make on the world, many of the women reply, “I believe
Read moreLove Letters Written in Red
“I love you, and that’s the beginning and end of everything” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, for Zelda Some classic famous author quotes are better than others This one reminds me of a few verses another
Read moreHe First Loved Us
We love Him because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 KJV In our relationship with God, Jesus is the initiator. Not only did He first die for us when we were sinners, He desires
Read more7 Christmas Gifts We Need Most
What gifts do you need most this Christmas? Maybe we really need some items, but want other things. When we think of Christmastime, our thoughts ponder what to buy the family member who has everything.
Read moreA Word Aptly Spoken
“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 (NIV) The young bride, shoulders slumped and head down, struggled to muffle her sobs so neither her husband nor neighbors
Read moreHealing Hurtful Hearts and Homes
The telephone rang at 2:00 a.m. “This is the police department. We’ve picked up a mother and three children. The kids are in pretty bad shape.” Another call, another challenge for healing hurtful hearts and
Read moreTo Love Jesus Well
To love Jesus well means to follow his example, to represent him well, to honor him in everything I say and do. It means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our world.
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