Martha, Martha

As Jesus and the disciples continued on their journey, they came to a village where a woman welcomed Jesus into her home. Her name was Martha and she had a sister named Mary. Mary sat down attentively before the Master, absorbing every revelation he shared. But Martha...

While You Are Waiting…

What do you do while you are waiting? In a world of instant gratification, waiting is something that is disappearing from our lives. We don’t have to wait in lines anymore. We can purchase almost everything online, we do our banking from our phones, we can check...

A Shelling Revelation

Recently I was on vacation in Sanibel Island in Florida. Sanibel and its neighbor Captiva are called the Shell Islands and are known for the best shelling in the world. After watching the sun rise over the Gulf of Mexico, I headed out to the beach to find those...

Healthy in Body, Strong in Spirit

“Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” 3 John 2 (NLT). This time of year, we begin to think about our New Year resolutions. These resolutions are promises to change a habit, improve a character...

Peanut Blossom Memories

From the time I was little girl, my mom made a cookie called Peanut Blossoms every Christmas. I don’t remember eating them at any other time of the year and so, even I don’t bring out this recipe except for Christmas. They are so delicious and the smell...