YOU-Turns
We all know what a U-turn is — that moment when we realize we’re heading the wrong direction, and the only option is to turn around. (And maybe pray no one’s watching when we make it an extra-wide turn.) But have you ever thought about the YOU-turns we need in life? The ones where we…
“Let There Be Light (In My Closet — And My Life)”
For four years, I lived with a closet light that barely did its job.My ceilings soar over 11 feet high, so changing a bulb isn’t exactly a hop-skip-and-jump kind of thing. But the bulb wasn’t burned out — it was just pitifully dim. I could barely tell navy from black without holding things up to…
Truly at Peace
If you’re a follower of the news, then nothing in this blog will surprise you. You’ve seen the chaos, heard the shouting, and felt the weight of the dismay blanketing our world. And if you’re not a news follower — well, you just might be living in a sweet spot of God’s amazing grace in…
Oh Those Cattywampus Days!
I’m grinnin’ from ear to ear this mornin’ as this Southern gal writes this blog. I read a beautiful daily devotion from an online ministry and BAM, another idea for a blog! Their devotion started with: “You are slowly but surely coming to an end of your days of being cattywampus.” WHAT? Cattywampus? What in…
Pope Francis’ Trip to Heaven
On Easter Monday morning, Pope Francis made his final journey — this time, straight into the arms of the One he loved and served so faithfully. Just hours after offering his last Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he stepped into glory. What timing! What triumph! I believe heaven rang with Hallelujahs,…
Hallelujah! HE LIVES!
The tomb is empty.The grave clothes folded.The stone? Rolled away — not by men, but by the hand of the Almighty.Death lost its grip.Hell lost its claim.And hope?It rose with Him. Jesus didn’t just die for us — He rose for us.He didn’t just promise resurrection — He proved it.The One who was mocked, beaten,…
He Nailed It — So We Could Live It
(Silent Saturday Edition)Yesterday, He nailed it. Not like a gymnast sticking a landing or a student acing the exam. No, Jesus really nailed it. On that cross, He absorbed every drop of judgment we deserved — bloodied, bruised, beaten. He didn’t just die for us. He died instead of us. The weight of sin drove…
Why We Call It Good Friday
It doesn’t feel “good” at first glance. It was the darkest day in human history. The Savior of the world was betrayed by a kiss, dragged through mock trials, falsely accused, brutally beaten, and humiliated. A crown of thorns was pressed into His head, His back whipped with metal-laced cords. He was nailed to a…
Oh, Yes, My Dear – You ARE a Star!
I can’t help but get excited when I read these powerful words in Genesis 15:6: “Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” And Paul the Apostle echoes this in Galatians 3:6,9: “So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” Those words pack a…
Taking the Time to Care
Sometimes, making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures or eloquent speeches. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking the time to care. A couple of days ago, I was blessed with two encounters that reminded me just how powerful a moment of kindness can be. The first was with my sweet niece who stopped by to…