Carpe diem

Carpe diem I wish I had more time to…. Read, play with the kids, learn a new recipe, sleep, hang with my friends, spend with the one I love, play ball, clean out my closet … you fill in the blank.  We often say that we wish we had more time to do something. Well,...

Seashells

Written:  September 2006 Our family loves going to the beach.  One activity we do, like most everyone else, is pick up seashells.  How many times have you seen part of a shell sticking up from the sand and picked it up only to realize that it had been cracked or...

Wait!

:  “Don’t listen to them; just trust me.”  Who said that? Jesus.   There are times we find ourselves in situations where we listen to the advice of others, when all along Jesus is instructing us to trust Him. Have faith. Have faith in Christ. He is a...

See the good

When I see the news on television or in print, my heart aches because of so much sadness that is talked about. I will sit and SMH (I’ve discovered in the texting world SMH means “shake my head”.) There are a lot of “sad” (I’m talking “bad”) people in this world. We...

Blemishes.

When I read Leviticus 13-14 I just wanted to go take a good shower. Ewww. The reading reminded me of zits. Pimples. Those “I don’t want you” things that creep up on your skin.  The facial cleanser I use has the catch phrase, “Ever age. Every stage. Every day.” Those...

Standing Alone

It doesn’t matter what stage or age you are in life, we need to live with integrity. It is okay to stand alone if you are standing up for what is godly and right.  You may feel isolated for a moment, but stand on solid ground and praise God publicly. You relly are not...

“The Doctor will see you now.”

Every year I go for a physical examination. I also go to my dermatologist each year to check the outside of my body too. (I’m a Florida girl!) I haven’t had to go to a neurologist to check my mind, but sometimes I wonder if it is still there. Haha. The reports are not...

Watching Ants

I remember when my cousin and I would walk along her dirt road and find ants. We would follow and observe those busy and strong creatures.  They are so captivating to watch.  Just the other day, I was doing the same thing.  In front of my house is a park. My youngest...

"Why!!?" "Yes, Lord, I know."

Driving home from bible study tonight I turned the radio off and cried out to God.  If anyone was peeping in my car window they would have thought I have lost my ever-lovin’ mind.  My eyes were bloodshot, the makeup was fading away, the nose was stuffy, and the head...

The Target

Psalm 25:12 “What are God-worshipers like? Arrows aimed at God’s bull’s-eye.” (from The Message translation) Do you find yourself shooting arrows aimlessly in all different directions? Stay focused on God.  He will make your paths straight. Psalm 25:8...