The Risky Rewards of Saying “Yes” to God
I said “Yes” and married an 18-year-old man-child when I was 17. Three months later, the man-child said: “Let’s start our family!” Again, I said “Yes”. It was risky to marry so young, but even more risky to bring a baby into this world when we were mere babies ourselves. We didn’t have our maturity,…
Being Overshadowed
The word “overshadowed” can have a negative connotation when we think of a big brother who overshadows (dominates) his younger siblings or this comment: “Sometimes the real meaning of Christmas is overshadowed by commercialism.” While that’s true, it doesn’t have to be true for us. There is a place of peace and comfort when we…
Getting Ready to be Overshadowed
Have you ever felt Holy Spirit’s presence so intensely, that you thought you could reach out and touch Him? That was me yesterday morning. I proceeded with my early morning routine: brushed my teeth, grabbed my mug of water and phone for the text message I’d send to my children later, put the fireplace on…
Easter is the Answer to EVERYTHING!
As I was on my morning walk, I saw this sign in one of the neighbors’ front yard. I looked around at other homes, and it occurred to me that there were no other reminders that the Easter season is here. Even at our local stores — Easter décor is pretty slim pickin’s. To think…