Nap Time
My two-year-old granddaughter was beyond tired and in desperate need of a nap—but she didn’t want to take a nap. I knew it was exactly what she needed and that nothing else was going to help her disposition. As I … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
Inspiration for Writers!
Lately, I’ve been reading a devotional book called Blaze of Recognition OR Through the Year with Thomas Merton: Daily Meditations from His Writings by Thomas McDonnel. In it I have found a lot of inspiration for my journey as a … Continue reading →
The Greatest Lesson From Fifth Grade
“Then I’ll tell the world what I find, speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed.” Psalm 119:46 The Message Shy. Bashful. Sensitive. These words defined my early childhood and restrained my voice until I met Mr. Peterson, a month after my parents … Continue reading →
When God Intervenes
When Dabney Hedegard spoke to the MOPS group where I am a mentor, I could not believe her story! When she was six weeks pregnant, she found out she had cancer and put off treatment until it was safe for … Continue reading →
It’s not going to be a holiday.
Today, about the time that this post goes live, I’ll be catching a plane and leaving my family behind for two weeks. I’ve spent the last few months raising awareness about my trip, watching God provide what was needed to … Continue reading →
How Much Are You Missing?
Do you ever stop to think about what you may be missing since the arrival of such technological devices as the smartphone? Certainly you aren’t missing a call, text or email. Not a facebook status or tweet. But maybe you … Continue reading →