“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” Psalm 119:15 (ESV) I’ve always been active, so even when the aches and pains of exercise and sports began to gain momentum (along with my age), I continued to live in an ‘injury crisis mode’ instead of adopting an ‘injury prevention plan.’ […]
My Most Rewarding Job? Being a Mom
May 11, 2015 · by ·
“Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? The fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Psalm 127:3-5a (MSG) Another Mother’s Day has come and gone, and yet I’m […]
The Good News of Easter
April 13, 2015 · by ·
“He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 (NLT) Easter Sunday is conceivably one of the most well-attended church services of the year; it ranks right up there with Christmas! While Christmas is the season for celebrating the birth […]
Patience: A Slow Growing Virtue
March 16, 2015 · by ·
“But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:25 (ESV) After living in our home for almost twelve years, it was time to tackle a landscape renovation. The fast-spreading root system of camphor trees toward the back were threatening our pool while the tall cyprus trees […]
The Blessing of Friends
February 16, 2015 · by ·
“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” G. Randolf It all began with a call to my high school friend, Lisa. Once on the phone, we slipped into the familiar rhythm of girl-talk. Our conversation flowed freely, transcending across the miles and weeks since we last talked. […]
Music To My Ears
November 17, 2014 · by ·
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” Aristotle I was walking out the door to drive football carpool when the telephone rang. It was my oldest son. His car broke down and it needed a tow. I was already on a tight schedule but since my name was on the AAA […]
Pennies of Praise
July 14, 2014 · by ·
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) I’m not a superstitious person. I’ve been known to throw caution to the wind and walk directly under ladders. I’m certain I’ve broken a couple mirrors, but I don’t remember suffering through seven years […]
Love Your Neighbor
June 23, 2014 · by ·
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV) In the Old Testament, […]
Choose to be Thankful
November 25, 2013 · by ·
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Tis’ the season to give thanks! Thanksgiving was first shared in 1621 as an autumn feast between Plymouth colonist and Wampanoag Indians. In an attempt to foster American unity during the Civil War, President Abraham […]
Fruit of the Spirit…GOODNESS
September 23, 2013 · by ·
“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16 (NLT) A Father’s Perspective If you ask me, goodness is all about giving. It’s about the unselfish gift of your time, talent, and resources to help those less fortunate. Our church has several […]
