As a young girl, I tapped my toe and laughed as three guys with guitars and banjos belted out the song, “Excuses†in our small church. The chorus went like this: Excuses, excuses, you’ll hear them every day. And the Devil he’ll supply them, if the church you stay away. When people come to know the […]
You’ve probably seen them. The following quotes seem to be very popular on social media memes these days: “I’ve been stabbed in the back by those I needed most. I’ve been lied to by those I love and I have felt alone when I couldn’t afford to be. At the end of the day, I […]
Last fall I planted tulips around the church sign and anticipated how beautiful they’d look in the spring. Through the long winter, I wondered at times if I’d planted them deep enough. Would they make it? In the early days of spring, I was delighted to see them poking through the cold dirt and receding […]
Recent events can overwhelm the spirit. Tragic accidents, persecution of Christians, earthquakes, riots, Supreme Court hearings, people pushing the boundaries in every direction…  I can’t help but feel as though a tidal wave is on the horizon and we’re busy building sandcastles on the beach.  What would God have me do?  Fighting my own […]
It’s spring! I love seeing the grass turn green. Most of all I enjoy watching spring flowers pop up and display their bright colors in stark contrast to the dead leaves and grasses around them. While driving down the road, have you ever noticed daffodils growing in strange places?   I used to walk in the […]
As February 14th approaches, everything Valentine greets customers in the stores. At first it is despised because most of it has been there since the day after Christmas. The week of Valentine’s Day, however, marketing intensifies. From the moment you walk in the door, an array of desserts, icing-topped cookies and cakes, and heart-shaped boxes […]
As I sorted through my Christmas decorations this year, I noticed my tastes have changed a bit through the years. There’s angelic decor and snowman decor, but for the last few years I’ve been acquiring lamp posts and lanterns. Do you have favorite decorations, ornaments and Christmas traditions that are special to you? Perhaps something […]