You never know what gems you'll find on the library discard shelf. A few weeks ago I found a little book called Simple Secrets of a Great Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. PJ and I decided to read the short chapters alone, journal our thoughts, and then come together periodically to … Continue reading We All Need Grace!
PJ and I have been participating in a Sugar Fast since the beginning of January. Not because we particularly had huge issues with sugar...well, actually the first couple of weeks were pretty brutal for me and my sweet tooth. It's not easy to say no to cookies and cake and pie and ice cream and … Continue reading On Fasting and Firm Footings
Sharing a Longfellow quote with you today from my devotional book on this Good Friday morning... When He bowed down His Head in the death-hour Solemnized Love His triumph! The Sacrifice then was completed. Lo! then was rent on a sudden the veil of the temple, dividing Earth and heaven apart, and the dead … Continue reading Love’s Answer to Creation’s Enigma
At first I was angry, mamma bear angry. How dare those young people with such questionable morals be entrusted with these kids...my kid! But as I prayed, that anger turned to sadness, and it's a broken heart that drives me to pen these words today. You see, I don't want to be the one who … Continue reading From my mamma heart today…
I pull up to the intersection, thankful that the long line of traffic in front of me is slowing me down when I spot that stealthy police car parked in the convenience store lot, just waiting to nail someone. Thankfully it wasn't me. The light turns green. I go. But so does the police car, … Continue reading Daddy Just Forgot!
My Peace in the Puzzle 