Today is my mother-in-law’s birthday. She would be 88, but she stopped counting in 2003 when God took her home to live with Him. I was always a bit intimidated by her; she was always perfectly put together – hair, clothes, and the way she carried herself. She had strong opinions about the way things …
Category: Family
A Good Way To Celebrate Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! For some, today will be a happy day, but for others it is bittersweet. Life doesn’t always turn out like we anticipated, but we’re grateful for the blessings God gives us along the way. Some of you are missing your own mothers; others have had to say goodbye to children far too …
The Heart Of The Gospel
It was hard to get out of bed this morning. We are on Day 2 of spending 18 straight days in the homes of our grandchildren. Children are exhausting! When you’re old like me, you forget just how exhausting! Great respect goes out to all the moms and dads…you’re not tired because there’s something wrong …
Little Sponges…Little Parrots
Yesterday was a fun day with the family. There’s not anything more entertaining at Christmas than watching little ones open gifts; they are so transparently honest in their reactions. I remember a few years ago (quite a few years) when our nephew opened a gift from his grandmother. I think he was around six, and …
Ask For The Springs
Joshua 15 is a historical list of the borders of Judah’s inheritance in the promised land. If you’re like me, you find yourself skim reading the names of towns not easily pronounced. Surprisingly, in the middle of the chapter, the narrative breaks to include a story about God’s faithful servant, Caleb, and his daughter, Achsah. …
The Way Of The Word 