Soaking up the Son

“How hard it is to find the perfect wife. She is worth far more than jewels.”  Proverbs 31:10 This morning’s verse moved me to pray—for my single friends, those who’ve been divorced or widowed, newlyweds, and those married for years. Relationships are hard. You were...

When your people find their person–this makes a parent’s heart happy. Recently we spent treasured time with our sons and their loved ones: Cole and Emma, married nearly two years, and Hunter and Sierra, who will marry this fall. Observing their interactions with one...

For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us...

Happy Good Friday, y’all!  What’s good about remembering Jesus’ death, given the brutality he endured—flogging, mocking, beating, and crucifixion? Reading Luke 23 today gave me some GOOD thoughts I want to share. We all face trials. Jesus faced them ALL. His...

This week marks the journey from Palm Sunday to Easter—what we call Holy Week. As a Christian, Easter Sunday is the most important and exciting day of the year. I still have vivid memories of sitting in Sunday school as a little girl, looking at poster board photos of...

“What are your intentions…?” This question often arises when a parent inquires about their daughter's boyfriend or when we find ourselves committing to plans that we struggle to follow through on. Take, for instance, my collection of charming cards and stationery,...

What do you notice when you see the photo of my plant? I asked my daughter this question, and she said, "A dead plant." Last year, we transformed our screened porch into a beautiful dining room—a project I absolutely love! During the renovation, I temporarily moved my...

I wasn’t searching for it, but there it was. And…not only one, but sixteen! Have you heard the expression, “You’ll find it when you least expect it”? Those words seem to hold true each time I find a penny in my pathway. Whenever this copper-plated zinc object appears...

For quite some time, I've felt a deep desire to explore the Book of Job more thoroughly. As the new year began, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to read through the Bible again and take some notes. A wonderful resource, The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble,...

While walking on the beach, the sandpipers provided quite the entertainment. Along the shoreline, they probed for food with their slender bills, darting away each time the water rushed onto the shore. This lively scene brought to mind a couple of important...

This morning, I decided to step away from my usual protein shake packed with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas. Today was all about enjoying a delightful French toast breakfast! As I gathered everything, I was shocked to realize I was out of cinnamon—something I...

Yesterday, my strong-in-the-Lord sister-in-love had her surgery. Here is the quick update on Jan: The surgery went well. The doctor: Removed the two tumors that were causing pain. Removed both ovaries and the appendix. Cancer is in small and large intestines, lungs,...