Our guest speaker in church last weekend spoke about stories. About how each of us has one and what we do with them. About the impact our stories have on others. And how we influence the stories of others. It was the type of message that resonates and sticks with you; prodding you to examine how you view your …
Earlier this year, as I worshipped in church praying for our nation and the pending election, the Lord gave me a vision. I saw a sea, colored red. I saw the hand of God part the sea just as He did in Exodus 14 when he saved the Israelites from the bondage of Egypt. “Then Moses raised …
Holy Spirit brought a story to my mind recently. It’s one I shared when I consulted with business leaders. It goes like this. “A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top. Rather, it persists in trying to find …
This week’s blog is a bit different. I hope you’ll hang in there with me. On October 12, I had the immense privilege of attending the Million Esthers on the Mall gathering in Washington D.C. It was a long day of travel with ladies from churches throughout Central PA. We took a bus and van to our nation’s capital …
If you know me or have been following this blog, you know that Esther is one of my favorite Bible heroes. It is also my favorite book of the Bible. If you don’t know the story of Esther, I suggest you set aside some time to read the entire book. But, in a nutshell… Esther was an orphan …
My 88-year-old father has lived with me for ten years. Prior to that, he spent four in a long-term care community. So, it’s been almost 15 years since he’s been able to attend the church at which he still holds membership; a church that is now almost an hour from home. He listens to the sermons every week. He …
Some of you may know the story of Gideon, or at least the victory of Gideon. He is the first person listed in Hebrews 11, which describes heroes of faith in the Bible. People like Gideon, Joshua, Jacob, Noah, Moses, Rahab and many more. Gideon lived around the 12th Century BC. Gideon was the son of Joash from the tribe …
When you’re a mom, you get bonus kids. You know, the kids who are your kid’s best friends? They become your “other” daughters and sons. You watch them grow up alongside your children. You celebrate their successes. You suffer their heartbreaks. You love them. I’m blessed to have several “other” daughters. But one has been in our life since she was three …
I’m Back! Admit it. When you read the title of this blog, the voice in your head sounded like the Terminator. Oh, it is good to be back. In early August, God placed on my heart that I need to take some time off to reflect and refresh. God always knows what we need. I tend to live …
I’m a sundress kinda gal. With the heat and humidity of PA summers, I feel most comfortable in a dress. A few weeks ago, I wore a knee-length sundress to church. As we stood, getting ready for worship, I felt something brushing against my leg. I reached down to see what it was but couldn’t find anything. When I stood …