Life with the white-picket fence and the Happily-Ever-After just didn’t unfold for me as I had expected. Then shortly after that, I learned that my child had been molested. The next few years of dealing with the Children’s Aid Society, … Continue reading
My son balks at the Bible, especially when anyone quotes scripture. He does not believe that it is inspired by the Holy Spirit but rather thinks it’s a list of silly rules and stories that are not relevant today. He … Continue reading
Well, actually I don’t think that I can narrow it down to just one habit but rather four. It was through Bible study and prayer that I was saved spiritually, and through exercise and healthy eating that saved me physically. … Continue reading
My minister gave a sermon on how our life as a Christian is similar to a baseball game. In baseball, there are three bases and a home plate. The goal is to hit a ball, and run to touch all successive … Continue reading
I find myself back in the place I was years ago–waiting. I remember the uncomfortable wait and the questions that surrounded it. When will our home sell? When will we move? When will we find a new home? It seemed … Continue reading
The fish tank was propped in the corner of my dentist’s office. Nervous and anxious about my appointment, I occupied my attention watching the tropical fish glide freely through the water. Golden, yellow, aqua and jet-black fish swam around the … Continue reading
We adopted an older dog many years ago. She was a gorgeous German shepherd with a playful disposition. Each morning, she greeted me with a tail thumping the carpet as she lied on her side waiting for me to pet … Continue reading
I had a fun rhyme that I shared with my kids before bed each night. It started with the question, “How much do I love you?” Their response was, “Up to God.” At first, it may be assumed that God … Continue reading
I lay on my back deck, face down, warming in the sun. The kids splashed in the pool. Another glorious summer day. Lazily, I began to sit up when a spot on my left forearm caught my eye. A darker … Continue reading
Years ago, if I felt that I wanted or needed something I would ask my brother and sister-in-law to pray for me. My brother was a pastor and I felt he had a “direct line” to God. Of course, I … Continue reading