Bring on the Spotlights — It’s Lent!
Bring on the Spotlights! I think I get my frugal and prudent spending habits and mindset from parents who were products of the Great Depression when every penny counted. My Mom would sing out “Shut off the lights! Turn up the air conditioner!” And, in the winter, “Turn down the heat and put on a…
What is Puzzling You?
Fun photo of my Larry and Staci working hard on a jigsaw puzzle together. Not! Not the puzzle because it was lying there waiting for attention, but asking these two, who were very busy working at their computers, to pretend they had the time on this day to find a few pieces and connect them.…
A Fragrance That Leaves You Wanting More
As I made my way to my second-row seat at church last Sunday, I couldn’t help but notice this exquisite floral masterpiece at the altar. Not only was I taken with the enormity of the arrangement and the vast array of colorful flowers and greenery, but the fragrant aroma of the flowers filled the air.…
Thanks God for His Amazing Grace
As I sit at my computer for hours editing the final manuscript of a soon-to-be-released book, I start to think “Thank You, God, for your amazing grace!” The author, young wife and mom of two young children, not only survived breast cancer but is knocking the ball out of the park with her story of…
I’ve Arrived
I had such a sweet, tender encounter with Jesus when I was eight-years-old at a Christian youth camp. I remember it so well. We were singing “Kumbaya” and “I have decided to follow Jesus” around the campfire. The camp director invited those of us to raise our hand if we wanted a personal relationship with…
What’s Your Name
This is Thursday morning and I’m at my Radiology desk at Children’s Hospital where I weekly serve as a volunteer. Besides patients and their families, many medical, housekeeping and admin personnel pass my desk. I typically greet everyone with a cheery “Good Morning! How are you?” But, this day I sense that’s not enough. These…
The Love Just Keeps on Giving
Here we are on the last day of February! It’s hard to believe — only ten months till Christmas. So if you’re desiring a November or December baby — pitter patter — better get at ‘er! Awww! Babies! Be still my heart! This photo isn’t of me, but it sure looks like me singing to…
Being on Assignment – Joyfully
I drive into Kroger’s Food Store parking lot, eyeing the aisles for a parking space. As a prayer team member, I’m in a hurry to get to our Praise and Healing Night at my church. I signed up to have the pre-meeting meal ready for the team. No time to waste! Aw! I see a…
Floccinaucinihilipilification – Our Words Matter!
Our words matter but does the word, floccinaucinihilipilification, one of the longest words in the dictionary, really matter? I can’t say that I’ll ever use it in a talk, but it brought me inspiration for today’s post. It came up randomly in a pop-up advertisement. It intrigued me and I even looked up its origin.…
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Yesterday, a precious woman at church commented: “I just love watching how much your granddaughter loves you and snuggles up to you during church. I sure hope my granddaughter loves me like that someday! She won’t have anything to do with me now.” Saddened for her, I asked, “How old is your granddaughter?” Her response:…