Love Shows Up in Whole Foods
It seems I’m still caught up in this “Love Month”. I was at Whole Foods and over the sound system I heard Kenny Rogers singing “our” song, “Through the Years”. I was somewhat jolted and teared up a little! Of all places to be reminded of my sweetheart was Whole Foods. We had special songs…
Here Comes the Bride Taking Baby Steps
Last week I introduced Ricky, an orthopedic technologist (puts casts on children’s arms, hands or legs) at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Ricky inspired me once again this week. After putting a cast on a teenager’s leg, here came Ricky coaching him how to walk with his new crutches: “Easy. Slow down. Take little steps.…
Straighten Your Crown, Your Royal Highness!
Yesterday my post featured the blessings of God’s inheritance for His children. But not only do we have an inheritance, we are royalty in the family of God! 1 Peter 2:9 says “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who…
I’m Claiming My Inheritance
“Inheritance” is the name of my grandchildren’s church youth group. I love that! I’ve thought about my own inheritance. I didn’t come from a wealthy family in terms of financial status and means, but how rich I am in the inheritance I received in the loving, serving and living in God’s grace and peace of…
You’re Being Watched. Be Very Careful
A few days ago, my granddaughter, Alexia, said, “Nana, I think Mom has eyes in the back of her head. She knows everything I’m doing.” I had to agree with her because the truth be known, I’m sure her mother uses her spiritual eyes — her intuition, knower, and discerner that keeps a watch out…
Letting God Set Our Pace
My pace has drastically changed from the busy housewife, mother, women’s ministry leader, piano teacher, church organist, and office administrator when my children were very young. I often look back at those days and wonder “How did I manage to keep my head on straight? How did I maintain a calm, cool and collected image?…
Getting the Prescription Filled
Seventeen years ago, my fingers hurt so much that I couldn’t button my shirt or pick up my grandbabies. A rheumatologist diagnosed it as osteoarthritis, a chronic disease that, she said, could only be maintained (not healed) via drugs. She prescribed Vioxx. My husband said to me as we drove home, “Now we know the…
We Can No Longer Just Watch and Wait
This isn’t typical of my usual daily posts in a story-line format because I sense a greater call today. I don’t “grandstand” too often. I fly under the radar when it comes to most political and public controversies. But my heart just won’t let me be silent when it comes to the abortion atrocities and…
Welcome to my Wild Frontier!
Maybe not the frontier, but it’s sure been wild at my place. I have felt like Annie Oakley in my determination to rid my home of an outlaw squirrel. This wildlife adventure began several weeks ago when I heard scratching outside my window. I went out to my patio and saw all kinds of wood…
The Chapters of My Love Story
The first chapter of my love story began when I was a little girl seeing the adoring love that my mom and dad had for each other. I witnessed their sweet affection for each other. In fact, my dad couldn’t keep his hands off my mom. “Roscoe, QUIT!” she’d cry out when he was waaay…