No Man is an Island, so Why Try to be One?
English poet, John Donne penned those words: “No man is an island”, which paved the way for that beautiful song: “No man is an island, No man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me. Each man’s grief is my own. We need one another, so I will defend Each man as my brother,…
We Need ANCHOR Stores AND We Need an ANCHOR.
I had to get a new tire yesterday because the old one was “injured”, per the sales guy at the tire store. Seems a nail was in an unrepairable spot. (One of the hazards of living in a new community where lots of construction is going on.) So as I sat in the waiting room,…
God’s Faithfulness is New Every Morning
I often take a meal to Mom’s for us to share and “catch up” on what’s going on in our little corner of the world. Last week, we had our usual conversation, drew cards from her Bread of Life Promise Box which contains various scriptures, which by the way, she has all memorized. I started…
For Such a Time As This
Though I’m “out there” when it comes to social media, I’m quite reserved when it comes to my political voice. I have my own opinions but I rarely voice them publicly. That could be seen as a wimpy way out of controversy, or it may mean that I choose to live “above the fray” by…
Coming Home to Him and “Home Sweet Home”
I leave my outdoor lights on when I’m out late at night. They’re welcoming to me when I return home. For over 5-1/2 years I’ve been pulling into my garage and head into my house, alone. Initially, when my sweetheart went to heaven (lucky/blessed guy), that was one of the harder things to get used…
Let There Be Light
We all experienced times of darkness in our lives. There’s just no way to escape it: a season of regret, a time of the passing of a loved one, a debilitating illness, a financial set back, bad decisions, a huge disappointment, and so many more occasions to “be in the dark”. Here’s the truth about…
God’s Unique and Diverse Creation
I live in a unique community where every home is different from the others. The exteriors are unique: brick, stone, or stucco, different paint colors, and lots of variations of floor plans. It’s not a “cookie-cutter” community where the homes are the same. Our landscaping, with various flowers, trees, bushes, plants and rock formations are…
Pray the Alphabet
My son, a 26.2 mile marathon runner (45 of them now), runs without earbuds which, typically, provides for some distraction during a long endurance run. He is just “in the zone” when he runs. So, he got a kick out of me when I told him that when I go on a long run, I…
Unlimited Possibilities
This sweet boy is my godson, Owen, and to say I’m blessed to have him in my life puts it mildly. Last night, at Zarrow International School (Spanish immersion), he promoted from elementary school to middle school, and I was thrilled to be there for the celebrations and recognitions. He won first place in fifth…
Got Your Clothes On Yet?
Now that’s a loaded question. The answer could be “yes”, even if you’ve got your jammies on, your swimsuit on or a 3-piece suit on. The fact is, we usually clothe ourselves according to the occasion. A t-shirt and shorts may mean a comfortable afternoon at home. A silky chiffon dress might mean a special…