The word fitness used to make me think of the gym and working out. I would break out in hives just entertaining the thought of entering a gym and sweating in front of other people. I was sure that everyone would be watching me thinking I didn’t belong. I convinced myself I had to be …
My husband and I are greeters at church. The third Sunday of each month we stand in the vestibule and welcome people to worship, fellowship, and praise. I am a people person, so I really enjoy serving in this way. Plus, because we attend a large church, it gives me a chance to meet people …
Contentment has been on my mind a lot lately. But in the last three weeks, God has placed it front and center and through a number of “God Winks” letting me know that it was time to share. The most recent being a sermon at our “home away from home” church in VA. The Pastor …
I don’t like birds. Well, that’s not entirely true. I like them from a distance. I hate the flittering of wings when they fly near me. I duck and weave just to avoid any close contact. When I was about five years old, I accidentally got near a Canadian Goose nest and let’s just say …
The day after the tragic shooting in Uvalde Texas that took the lives of 19 children and 2 teachers, I wrote this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I am coming to you in desperate prayer because I don’t understand, and I can’t comprehend the evil and illness that would lead someone to murder children in an elementary …
Last week’s post was part 1 about the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). I shared that we walk away from God – not the other way around; how we need to repent to return home, and the unconditional love of the Father. If you haven’t read last week’s post, I encourage you to …
Homecoming – Part 1 May 18, 2022 Last week we brought our daughter home from her first year of college. To say that I am in my happy place is an understatement! I missed her so much. And even though we’d text a lot and face time at least once a week as a family, …
Last week I confessed that I can be a worrier. This week’s confession? I am also a warrior. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been driven to stand up for what I believe is right. This is especially true if I think there is injustice or unfairness. I can vividly remember walking out …
Confession time. I can be a worrier. Hands up! Anyone relate? Some people worry about everything and everyone. Their minds are on a one-way track to the intersection of what if and worst-case scenario. Their journeys are riddled with fears about health, work, finances, the world, friendships, school, home, pets. Or what I like to …
What does it mean to be a Christian? The word “Christian” comes from a Greek word meaning “little Christ.” Specifically, it means people who choose to believe in and obey Jesus’ teachings, and who strive to live as He did. We are people who love Jesus, recognize His sacrifice for us, and desire to live for …