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 …
“They should say something.” “It’s not my place, it’s up to them to handle.” “Someone should do something.” Isn’t it funny how often we find ourselves muttering these words or something similar. Maybe we are outraged by the behavior of our elected officials. Maybe we are frustrated by the direction of our schools. Perhaps we are worried that …
We recently returned ten days in Hilton Head, South Carolina. I was blessed to have time to refresh, relax, and reconnect with the things that matter most to me: God and my family. Yes, I was excited to visit new places and make memories. But I was also hoping to find that inner balance that I desperately need to …
The last week I’ve spent sitting with God, processing a time of worship, grace, and conviction that occurred at church on April 28. It wasn’t until now that I felt ready to share. It was one of those experiences that you hold close because it is so personal; protecting its fragility because you are afraid that you’ll …
Most of us know the story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) and the fate of Lot’s wife. We know that she was turned into a pillar of salt because as they were fleeing, she looked back at Sodom. Recently, I learned more about the significance of this seemingly innocent glance. A glance that, hundreds of years later, …
It’s April in Central PA. And that means the weather is unpredictable at best and highly annoying at worst. We’ve had stretches of rain, followed by cool temperatures in the 30’s and then today…WHAM…75 degrees. With rain forecast for the next three days, I decided to mow before my yard turned into a pond. In the daily scurry …