Monthly Archives: August 2017

“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Proverbs 17:6 (NIV)   At the beginning of the summer, I had the privilege of taking all three kids grocery shopping with me.  I say privilege because they are at the age where they don’t have to come.  Well,Continue reading “You’ll Miss This in a Few Years”

“There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?” James 4:12 (NIV)   God has had many conversations with me this past year about relationships and their importance. God is all about relationship – so much so that He sentContinue reading “There’s No Judgement”

“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart.” Job 22: 21-22 (NIV)   I overheard a teenager talking to her mother the other day and was saddened at the tone and words spewing outContinue reading “Even When I’m Sassy”

“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help.” Psalm 18:6a (NIV)   I used to mow the lawn regularly and really enjoyed it.  It was some of the best times for me to let my mind wander and create stories in my head… stories which are still waitingContinue reading “Jesus Hugs from Dust Clouds”

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10 (NIV)   Our family took an annual trip around mid-May this year.  This was the first time we needed a babysitter for our bearded dragon and we weren’t sure how she would doContinue reading “More Lessons from the Lizard”

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NIV)   Twenty minutes.  Ten minutes.  A matter of a few seconds sometimes.  I believe as God’s children, there are many times throughout our life that God puts His hand of protection on us and we’re not even aware of how HeContinue reading “Sometimes We’re Given a Glimpse – Part II”

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;” Psalm 34:19 (NIV) Earlier this summer, a friend called to ask for help.  Bill willingly agreed to see what he could do, so after a good night’s sleep, he and I left our kids home and went to see whatContinue reading “Sometimes We’re Given a Glimpse – Part I”

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV)   As summer starts to wind down to a close, and the long, hot days meld into one another, tempers start to flare.  It’sContinue reading “What’s More Important – The Relationship or Being Right?”

“Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’reContinue reading “Our Real Job on Earth”