There was this momentโ€ฆ

Dear friend, Yesterday, in a momentary conversation, I learned about a Pacific hurricane by the name of Hilary. Weโ€™re now watching and preparing. It could drop a yearโ€™s worth of rain in 24-48 hours. In the desert thatโ€™s likely to cause flooding. Please pray for us. In all the years I lived in Florida, I … Continue reading There was this momentโ€ฆ

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If I ever meet your first husband, Iโ€™m going to tell him a thing or two!Randy Brittain While he finished speaking these words, it took me a moment to process the sentiment. Because he is my first, and only, husband. I began to laugh, and responded, โ€œ Oh, you would, wouldnโ€™t you!โ€ His goal each … Continue reading Page 9

Goodbye

โ€œGoodbye, Nolie. Goodbye, Buddy.โ€Whispers in his ear, โ€œYou are a good dog!โ€ Tears dripping on his beard, I try to speak, โ€œThank you for walking innumerable miles at my side. Thank you for protecting me from everything that smelled of harm.โ€ One last paw at my hand to stroke his neck, โ€œYou can go now. … Continue reading Goodbye

Watch. Weep. Whisper.

The Bride longing for her Bridegroom. Watch. Lord, I watch for You. I know Youโ€™re on the ready. Whenever Father nods Your way, You, as the eager Bridegroom, will not even hesitate. You are waiting, with great anticipation, to mount Your mighty white steed and retrieve Your Bride. Even as I watch for You to … Continue reading Watch. Weep. Whisper.

August Book Sale

Summer tends to lead to longer breaks from corporate worship, Bible study, and discipleship. Not always. But as I chat with women friends, near and far, I sense summer has been hot and full of distractions. It's time to get back into God's Word. It's time to plug back into a faith community. Your dry … Continue reading August Book Sale

Milestone

Life is full of them, milestones, that is. We want them. We even need them. They help us know that weโ€™re getting somewhere. Just like the mile markers on the highway or signposts on a hiking trail. Milestones are Godโ€™s idea. Stone pillars and stone altars were erected by Godโ€™s people at various times and … Continue reading Milestone

How Do They Do This Work?

Itโ€™s been a day since I watched the movie Sound of Freedom, and silently, I keep asking this question, โ€œHow do they do it?โ€ If you are unfamiliar with the film and the story on which itโ€™s based, please watch the trailer below. Better yet, buy two tickets and take a friend. Itโ€™s not a … Continue reading How Do They Do This Work?