Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s a day of so many expectations of whether someone special will surprise them with that bouquet of flowers, a special dinner at a cozy restaurant or maybe just an acknowledgement with a heartfelt card and speaking those three special words, “I love you.” My parents were married… Continue reading Valentine
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Celebrate
In the quiet of the evening, as the sky starts to darken, my eyes wander around our house, looking at the results of our many hours (days) of Christmas decorating. In our family room alone, we have displays of so many special Santas, snowmen, treasured lighted houses, and nativities. These are collected treasures over the… Continue reading Celebrate
Easy
My mind rushes back to when my husband and I embarked on the biggest challenge of our lives, running a small business. It was exciting at the beginning, but through many trials and roadblocks, (entwined I admit with many blessings too) there was a time when we almost gave up. But my mother-in-law gave us… Continue reading Easy
Joy
What is the difference between joy and happiness? My first thought was joy is something more internal and comes from deep down inside me. Happiness is a fleeting thing - never lasting. I can think of thousands of moments that brought me happiness in my life. I can recall so many wonderful memories of vacations,… Continue reading Joy
Favored
The word favored came to me recently during a conversation with a close friend. She spoke the word as she shared her story, and I quickly scribbled it on a piece of paper beside me, because I felt it was of significant importance. How important is it to us in our life that we feel… Continue reading Favored
King – Bow in the presence of true royalty
I have to admit I’ve never met a real King or, for that matter, been in the presence of any royalty (except the time I saw Lady Diana drive a Mini Cooper out the gates of Buckingham Palace). Being in a King or Queen’s presence requires paying attention to proper etiquette and showing the proper… Continue reading King – Bow in the presence of true royalty
Meek – How do we follow Jesus’ example of meekness?
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” There are so many thoughts that come to mind when I read these holy words from Jesus. What is He trying to tell us? I’m thinking, who wants to be labeled as meek? In our world today that’s a sign of weakness, isn’t it? Can… Continue reading Meek – How do we follow Jesus’ example of meekness?
Generous – How can we better serve God through giving?
As children, we don’t always remember being generous in our actions, except maybe for the times our parents encouraged us to share our toys with others. I have fond memories of my neighborhood carnival days, advertised by Muscular Dystrophy charity to help them raise money for their charity. At the age of 10, was the… Continue reading Generous – How can we better serve God through giving?
From God's Lips 