For Everything There Is a Season
From the very beginning, I loved babies and little ones. I officially entered the workforce as a babysitter — at 12 years old. I earned a whopping 50 cents an hour. I felt rich walking home with two whole dollars in my pocket. Big time! Today I hear babysitters earn $10 to $20 an hour.…
Lost and Found
It happened again.That familiar moment of panic.Phone gone. Vanished. Translated to another dimension. I checked the usual suspects — the car, my purse, the kitchen counter, the bathroom, even under the sofa cushions (because phones love cozy places). Nothing. So I did what any modern woman of faith does…I went to my computer and tapped…
Blessings That Chase Us Down
I read this promise yesterday and it stopped me in my tracks: “If you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments — all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.” — Deuteronomy 28:1-2…
Giving Our Love Away
I was touched when I saw this mom’s video of her little guy running to base, but stopped halfway to second base to give his friend on the opposing team a hug. The mom was yelling: “Keep going. Keep going!” How precious was that? Many children are born competitive, but this kid seems to have…
My Teddy Bear
Besides other symbols of love on Valentine’s day, my sweetheart gave me this darling “Warmies” weighted bear that is microwaveable (great for a cold winter’s night) and has Lavender Aromatherapy in him. WHAT? A grown woman receiving a Teddy Bear – oh yes! Not only is he the softest and cutest, but he is a…
The Security of a Teddy Bear
On February 15, 1903, Toy store owner and inventor Morris Michtom placed two stuffed bears in his shop window, and advertised them as Teddy bears. Michtom had earlier petitioned President Theodore Roosevelt for permission to use his nickname, Teddy. The president agreed and, before long, Teddy bears were being made by toy manufacturers everywhere. I…
The Darker the Night, the More Crucial Our Light
At church on Sunday, during our public prayer petitions, we heard: “For those whose lives were lost in the El Paso and Dayton, Ohio shootings, and for their families, we pray to the Lord”. I had not heard the news. I think: “Dear Lord, have mercy. More tragedy? More crazies with guns?” I didn’t watch…
