The Firstborn Blessing
The Bible, especially in the Old Testament, speaks often about the firstborn humans and even firstborn animals that were considered sacred to God. After the Israelites were rescued from slavery in Egypt, He commanded the people to consecrate every firstborn male human and firstborn animal to Him (Exodus 22:29-30). We followed that way by consecrating…
Give Her a 21-Gun Salute
Today, October 25th, is Karen’s my sis’ aka sis-in-law’s birthday. Thank God for the gift of her to all who know her. I am dedicating this blog today to honor her and to show you what a devoted and loving caregiver looks like. Without doubt, she has lived an exemplary life of giving care to…
Dark Valleys Produce Amazing Views from the Mountaintops
I have dear friends who are in some dark valleys right now. Unexpected life alterations are happening. One friend was already facing cancer and about to start treatments, when her medical team found a brain tumor that must be removed first. The surgery is next week. Another friend is going through all the heart-wrenching processes…
Confidence has its Rewards
According to my journal, today is the 37th day of quarantine. How time flies when we’re having so much fun! Even though there are many still in “crisis” mode because of the effects of the virus on their bodies, so many in financial straits, and others exhausted as front-liners, the end is actually in sight!…
Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Last night, the gals from my Life Group embraced one of our members whose dear husband went to heaven two years ago, yesterday. At dinner she shared what a wonderful husband and dad he was, as well as being a brave soldier in the Vietnam war. Then we went to see “Heaven is For Real”.…