As I went to my drawer filled with all types of greeting, get well, and sympathy cards, I ran across this one. Cards are more important to some people than others. My mother in law took great pains to pick out just the right card for each person on most every occasion. My mother loved… Read More The Mother’s Day Card Never Sent
Life has temporarily shut down for many of us. I love to be busy and productive. I love planning, schedules and “to-do” lists. The Bible tells me not to be idle (2 Thessalonians 3:11), that there’s profit in work (Proverbs 14:23), and that I was “created for good works” (Ephesians 2:10). However, at this time… Read More Why I’m Thankful to Be Quarantined
At the end of each year, I begin planning for the year ahead. Like so many others, resolutions are made to eat healthier, exercise more, and save money. As a Christian, my list also includes things like daily Bible reading and improving my prayer life. While those resolutions are good, you know how it goes.… Read More The Best New Years Resolution I Ever Made
Remember this Norman Rockwell painting that we often see during the holidays? It portrays a large family, happily gathered around the dinner table, eagerly anticipating the carving of the roasted turkey. Several generations are joined together to celebrate the occasion. The back story of the painting is that Rockwell painted it in 1942 during World… Read More Freedom From Want
I am 15 years old, standing in the only bathroom of our small home. My mother is also there wearing her fleece, aqua colored, floor-length bathrobe. When I am ready to leave for school, I throw my arms around her. As she hugs me tightly, my nose is buried in her robe where I inhale… Read More What’s Your Signature Scent?
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