Living in the Peace Zone
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!” and “Turn down the heat and put on a sweater!” My husband would tell you I am my momma. He is…
Grace is a word I’ve heard all my life. My sweet mother sang “Amazing Grace” throughout our home, and I’ve heard it resound across the world like an anthem of praise. But with so many new and wonderful worship songs today, why does this old hymn still stand the test of time? Maybe it’s because…
Ever looked into a pond and saw your reflection staring back at you — sometimes flattering, sometimes… well, not so much? Life works the same way. What we put out there is what comes back to us. Reflection isn’t just about what’s in the mirror — it’s about what we project. You want kindness? Be…
Have you ever seen a fainting goat? I have and it alarmed me! But ten seconds later, he was up and at ‘em — cool, calm and collected. One moment, they’re trotting along, minding their business, and the next — BAM! — they stiffen up and topple over like bowling pins. It’s both comical and…
Yesterday began the 40 days of Lent. It isn’t just a season; it’s a journey — a deliberate walk into the desert, not to suffer, but to be refined. It’s a time to come clean, inside and out, setting aside distractions to hear God more clearly. On purpose for my mind, heart, soul AND body…
I love seeing my young mama friends proudly show off their babies in milestone photos – at two weeks, one month, two months, etc. Every picture radiates love, joy, and a whole lot of sleepless nights. But despite the exhaustion, they dote on those little ones with unwavering devotion — as they should. These precious…
There are some words you never expect to hear in marriage. “DOGE” was one of them — until I sent my sweetheart, Carl, a text message that included the new word. “Sweetheart!! I never thought DOGE would affect me so personally. I’m giving you until midnight to email me the five (5) things you did…
I do my best to write a blog or two each day. But, my words don’t hold a candle to God’s. His words have divine power. They don’t just inform; they transform. When He speaks, things happen. Creation itself was birthed from the sound of His voice. Our God is faithful. If He promised it,…
Welcome, March! Time is literally MARCH-ing forward, and so are we! An army platoon marches forward, never backward. Whether soldiers are stationed at their home base, transitioning between posts, or engaged in battle, they are always on assignment –pressing onward until their mission is complete. For curiosity’s sake, I looked up how many active U.S.…
Love is the Answer to EVERYTHING
News Flash! This is the last day of February, the month of LOVE. But let’s be clear — love doesn’t have an expiration date. We don’t pack it away like Christmas decorations, only to bring it out next year. Love is our anthem. Love is our mission. Love is our every-single-day lifestyle. So why have…