This time of year we tend to reflect on being thankful. I have been blessed to visit many people and places and I realize that I am extremely blessed. While I am not wealthy by worldly standards, I am rich in spirit. Over ten years ago, I decided to make a commitment to invest in the life of a child. After much prayer, I decided…
Special thanks to Mandi at Life After Placing for the “Cherry On Top” Award:1. Link to the person who gave it to you!2. Pass it on to 5 more people!3. Leave a comment on their blog telling them about it! My top 5 blogs picks are (in no particular order):1. Life is a Bowl of Wedgies2. Verner Verbiage3. Chiaroscuro4. YPastors Wives5. Tightening the Corset…Again Check…
Tonight a friend of mine who is in ministry was in town to speak at a Women’s Conference and we met beforehand for dinner. My daughter and her best friend joined us. While we were chatting, I made a comment about how few teenagers today know who Bathsheba is in the Bible. My darling daughter said, “I don’t know who she is.” Well, perhaps she’s…
I don’t ordinarily write movie reviews, but I couldn’t resist this one. The movie, To Save a Life, is a must see for anyone with adolescent children or who works with teenagers (I don’t recommend letting children watch it.) This movie does an excellent job of addressing suicide, teen pregnancy, drinking, drugs, cutting, and more. When someone we love dies by suicide, we often beat…
Two weeks ago, I had to say goodbye to perhaps the godliest man I’ve ever known – my Papa. Papa faithfully studied the word daily, and he was a man of prayer. He was an incredibly humble man – he would serve others and tell them not to tell anyone what he did because he wanted the Lord to receive the glory. Even since his…
Yesterday a friend and I decided to take our daughters on a Mother/Daughter fun day. We surprised the girls by taking them to Six Flags. While the rides were tons of fun, I was appalled by the things I saw. It was too much for me to keep quiet! While you wait in line, televisions are intentionally placed to grab your attention. In the past,…