A labor of love

A labor of love

Happy Labor Day. When I was a little girl, my family used to go to antique auctions. One of the purchases, when I was about three years old, was an old pine wood vanity. I remember it being painted, then I believe one of my brothers and I stripped it and either...
The Key to life

The Key to life

Recently, a friend needed to get into our home while we were away. So… Friend, the key to heaven is straight in front of you…JESUS! What’s the key to life? Is it living adventurously? Is it filling your days with work, hobbies, family time, friends, making...
Where is your focus?

Where is your focus?

Questions, concerns, and “what ifs” raced through my mind. They weaved themselves into an entanglement of anxiety, selfishness, and blame. It was hard to tell if it was anxiety or deep compassion, selfishness or genuine concern, and blame or approval. Until God...
Pay attention to the warning sign

Pay attention to the warning sign

The warning light came on in my car. A notification appeared in the middle of the screen informing me that my back left tire air pressure was low. I looked at the tire and I couldn’t seem to find anything causing the warning. All I could think about was the scenario...
He is near

He is near

Recently, I was praying with gratitude for the capability to communicate with my man who was miles apart from me. I was instantly reminded how we may often think of our prayers being sent to heaven. Heaven seems so so far away, but take hold and treasure the fact that...