My 6’4” burly husband is a magnet for people in need. Ever since I can remember, hurting folks look to Mike for support, guidance, and sometimes even rescue. He always seems to capitalize on this gift as an opportunity to share God’s love. It’s one of the things I fell in love with when I…
Four years ago my sister-in-law in Florida invited me on a wonderful adventure. Well, I actually didn’t go anywhere, but it certainly was a beautiful experience. Colleen arrived home one day, only to discover a fuzzy caterpillar hanging on her front door. Soon, the caterpillar formed a chrysalis and Colleen promptly sent me a picture…
Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope and seen bits of material reflected in an endless variety of patterns? It’s fascinating and fun! But imagine if that was your vision 24/7. Wouldn’t it be difficult? I previously worked with a student who had a physical condition that caused that kind of vision all the time….
I stood at the foot of my bed feeling breathless. The room began to spin. Sobbing, I collapsed on my bed feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. I was only on my feet for five minutes! I lacked even an ounce of energy, and I couldn’t fathom what was going on in my body. My emotions were…
It was January 6, 2021. I turned on the television and saw people scaling the walls of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. I was heartbroken this was happening in America. In disbelief, I changed channels, only to see more terrible violence and outrage. My sorrow deepened. The worst sorrow I have ever experienced in my…
I was looking at a relative’s wish list for Christmas, and I thought of how different our desires become as we grow older and wiser. The older I get, the less material things mean to me. This year the best Christmas gift I could receive is to spend that day with my family. Most likely,…
It’s almost Christmas! Have you started your Christmas shopping? When our kids were young, Mike and I did not want our family to be caught up in the materialism that surrounded the holidays. We wanted our children to understand the real meaning of Christmas. So my husband started chopping wood. To be more accurate, Mike…
Here comes a huge load of the most horrible, heavy, condemning, life-changing junk hurled towards you with vengeance and ill will! Are you ready for it? No? Watch out! “Shame on you!” shouts a nasty voice. Have you noticed how easily these words pour out of someone’s mouth? “Shame on you!” Sometimes, it’s not that…
