Fully Committed
January 1, 2023 • General
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 Fully – completely: to the greatest extent possible or required Committed – devoted: devoted to somebody or…
Linger at the Manger
December 26, 2022 • Community, Ministries, Parenting
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the beauty and innocence of imagining an encounter with that heavenly baby boy brings joy and peace beyond description. When I imagine the shepherds as they bowed before the King of Kings nestled…
Holiday Fog
December 7, 2022 • General
I love the holidays and I cannot even believe that they are upon us! Time is flying by! I have such fond memories of holidays spent at my nana’s house with all of my cousins. Those memories, no matter how…
Pause Button, Please!
November 30, 2022 • General
Pause Button, Please! Several Christmases ago, I was watching Christmas movies with my kids and was struck with the fact that my middle son, Jake, then 12, would only have 6 more Christmases living in our home. Time flies when…
Thanksgiving
November 23, 2022 • General
I am praying that you are excited about a wonderful holiday season. I love Thanksgiving so. I think anytime I have the opportunity to be with family and friends I feel so blessed. I love relationship more than anything. I…
Dreams
November 16, 2022 • General
Sometimes I wonder if our young people take time to dream? In the midst of a crazy schedule, academic rigor, athletic demands, expectations of teachers and trying to live up to expectations, do our young people dream? It is important…
Battlefield
October 21, 2022 • General
“I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations Joshua left when he died. I will use them to test Israel and see whether they will keep the way of the Lord and walk in it as…
Turning Red
March 25, 2022 • General
My Take on Turning Red … Can I start with…I hope you are looking forward to a great spring? I want to focus on the positive for a moment: Brian and I will be taking a trip for our 25…
Longing for Home
March 19, 2022 • General
Brian and I enjoyed taking our kids to different universities. We took the tours, attended games and tried to get a real feel for the different campuses. Our hope was that our children would realize that they could do all…