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Encouragement for every season of lifeTaco Salad to Die For
The first time John and I went on a cruise we fell victim to one of those “let us tell you about the next port” talks, and the cruise information lady told us about a restaurant that has “guacamole to die for.” Not being one to turn down great guacamole, we added the...
Forgive Yourself
Last month a friend of mine changed his Facebook background to a photo with the words “Forgive Yourself” graffitied onto the side of a building. It’s something I say to my son when he does something wrong. He can be stubborn and have a narrow focus, but once I explain...
My One-of-A-Kind Mother
In 1974, my family moved from a Victorian farmhouse outside of Ames, Iowa to a split level house in the town of Huxley, twelve miles to the south. Mom chose the paint colors for our new house. I was always embarrassed when she told people she painted it “yellow for...
Do You Believe It
Have you ever been surprised when something you’ve been praying for actually materializes? It has happened to me, too. My reaction is something like, “Wow, God. You did it!” As I reflect on that scenario, I wonder how much faith I had exerted in my prayer times for...
Graceland
I was talking to my friend Sarah* about friendship the other day. She was telling me how she had been struggling because her best friend had hurt her feelings, and she was still working through it and praying for God to help her handle it well. Sarah is known for...
Garage Sale Genius
Is your heart dancing a brisk pitter patter at the thought of getting to shop some garage sales? If so, you’re definitely not alone. It’s that time of year when people are chomping at the bit to shop at garage sales once again. If you are thinking of having one of...
Disappointed on Mothers Day
Mother’s Day is not an easy day for a lot of people. Those who didn’t or don’t have a good relationship with their own mom are likely candidates. Those whose mom has passed away often find it a sad day too. And what about those who have lost a child to death,...
Saying “Yes” to Servant Leadership
Never miss the opportunity to be “faithful in the small things!”
Stormy Weather
We often don’t have the luxury of advance warning when the storms of life begin blowing
There Was The Cross
The words we speak reflect what is in our hearts. When we open our mouths, our hearts are exposed.
