Stormy Weather

When the weatherman on the nightly news predicts stormy weather, we have an idea of what to expect. Although we may not know the exact timing, meteorologists are likely to give us a good idea of a storm’s intensity and when it will hit. Unless, of course, we choose...

There Was The Cross

The words we speak reflect what is in our hearts. When we open our mouths, our hearts are exposed. Whether we are conscious of it or not, wherever our hearts are focused, this is what we spend our time thinking and talking about. In turn, whatever we are thinking and...

Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

My friend looked fantastic; I was so proud of her. She was in transformation mode and was well over halfway to her weight loss goal. This lifestyle change was her first real success at weight loss as an adult, and it was a really big deal. She was working hard, making...

I Needed A Word Hug

I know I’m loved, I really do. I have a great hubby, three sons, lots of siblings and extended family, great friends and co-workers, and the list goes on. I generally have pretty good relationships in my life. And I’m content. Mostly. There are times when I just need...

Ask and You Will Receive

We were down to almost nothing. There were a few spices, oil, and a few cans of this and that in the cupboard, but otherwise it was slim pickings. It was time to visit the grocery store, but it wasn’t yet payday. How were we going to eat till then? Our parents lived...