The Star

The Star

It was early in the morning, on the day after Christmas. I walked our new puppy, Maui, outside, noticed a mystical atmosphere in front of me as the fog hovered over the pasture, and then looked up. There was a single star shining bright through the mistiness in the...
Immanuel: God with you

Immanuel: God with you

Is the Christian life one of convenience or comfort? Just remember IMMANUEL! Imagine with me for a moment. There’s a fire roaring in the fireplace. The Christmas tree lights are twinkling in the amber-glowing room. A cup of hot tea touches your lips and the heated...
Perfectly Imperfect…patiently waiting

Perfectly Imperfect…patiently waiting

My husband is always full of devotional ideas. We will find ourselves in a situation, and he’ll say, “you can make a devotional out of this.” I appreciate his confidence in my ability. I told him he should just be a guest writer for me sometime. Agree?  Well, this...
Thanksgiving vs Christmas decor

Thanksgiving vs Christmas decor

Does it seem that more Christmas decor was adorning homes and businesses before Thanksgiving this year? Normally, the day after Thanksgiving is when it begins to look a lot like Christmas in our home. But…this year…Team Christmas!  The day before Thanksgiving, I...
Take a moment and praise Him

Take a moment and praise Him

Perched on a high adirondack chair and reading a book, I can peer over the weather-worn wood railing. I hear a splash in the pond and find the ripples of water where a bass had just struck its prey. While my eyes were exploring the pond, I spotted a small alligator’s...