Soon Mother’s everywhere will be receiving candies, flowers, and cards to let them know how special they are. In honor of my own mom, I would like to share some of the lessons I learned from her growing up. 1 . Always ask the sales person if there is a coupon. I don’t know how she does it, but when… Read More
A Job To Do
The other day two of my children were begging for a job around the house to make extra money. Normally I don’t mind finding jobs that need to be done, however I reminded these two they had non-paying chores that they had neglected. Why would I give them a job that earns money when they were not faithful with their… Read More
My Way or His
This morning I was reflecting on the day that was ahead of me. I prayed “Dear Lord, I give you today, help me to hear your voice, go where you want me to go, and do what you want me to do.” I thought about the verse from Matthew 11:30 which says, “For My yoke is easy and My burden… Read More
Encouragement – Apples of Gold for the Hungry Soul
During the 1980’s Jim Bakker and his wife Tammy Faye were televangelists who built an empire known as the PTL (Praise the Lord) Club. The PTL Club aired widely across the United States and in many countries abroad. Bakker and his wife also built a Christian theme park called Heritage USA. In the height of its existence, Heritage USA was… Read More
How Do I Describe Him?
As I reflect on this week, I have just one question. How do I describe with words the One who paid the price I could never pay? The One who endured ridicule, mockery, suffering, and shame, yet chose to forgive the ones who committed those acts against Him. The Innocent One who died a cruel and horrible death on the… Read More
Say “Thank You”
With much anticipation and excitement my youngest daughter opened her birthday presents. Once the boxes were open and the cards all read, she couldn’t wait to begin playing with her new toys. Before she began to play, I stopped her and asked, “What do you say to everyone?” “Thank you,” she replied to her grandparents and siblings. Then off she… Read More
The Thief Named Worry
While sitting in the lobby of our church, a friend asked, “How old is he?” “Four months,” I proudly answered with a smile. She reminisced, “I love that age; that is when they start looking at you and smiling. It is such a precious milestone.” I smiled on the outside, but on the inside her words suddenly brought an avalanche… Read More
Don’t Walk Like an Egyptian
The backyard soccer game had just begun. In the excitement of the moment, one of my children kicked the soccer ball too hard and it went sailing over the neighbor’s fence. As the game came to a dramatic halt, I heard one of my children say, “I can’t stand this new yard. It is just too small for us.” Giving… Read More
Shepherding Your Child’s Gifts
“Mom, I want to be the best violinist, and I want a teacher to really push me to help me get there.” These were the words of my little blonde-haired, blue-eyed 8 year old daughter during dinner one night. Wondering if she was really serious, I explained how much work it would take and what she would need to give… Read More
Don’t Believe the Lie
She walked nervously onto the brightly lit stage with instrument in hand ready to perform. There she stood, a beautiful girl with long thick hair in the prime of her youth. She announced the title of her song so quickly that I didn’t understand what she had said. Apprehensively sitting down she began to strum her mandolin. She played the… Read More
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