Today the forty-sixth president of our country is inaugurated. The election and transition of power have been difficult for our nation. Issues divide our nation as never before and many do not support or accept the election results. So how do we once again become one nation under God? Pray for our country The Word …
Although I have struggled with posting as the new year starts, I am energized by the words of Elisabeth Elliot. Yesterday, this quote from her showed up in my Facebook feed: “A grandmother’s special calling is to pray and to be a fellow worker in the battle in which her children or grandchildren are engaged.” …
Did you know that today is National Good Neighbor Day? I didn’t either until I looked at the list of Observances in the United States by Presidential Proclamation. A synonym for neighborly is hospitable which means “receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously.” This definition echoes Hebrews 13: 2, “Do not neglect to …
“The older I get, the more I realize I don’t want to be around drama, conflict or stress. I want a cozy home, good food and to be surrounded by happy people.” This quote is going around on social media right now. I have not been able to find the original source so I will …
Yesterday while preparing lunch for a friend, I listened to my worship station on Pandora. I have created my own channel with various Christian artists that my sons would refer to as “old school.” As I came in from setting the table on the patio, the Imperials’ “Praise the Lord” began to play. As tears …
Just when we think the world may be moving back towards normal, the process stalls. States are postponing their re-openings and going back to the office doesn’t look as promising as it did even two weeks ago. In reality, this is our new “normal” and may be for quite a while. If you normally work …
She believed she could so she did (and she will do). Have we taken this to heart or passed it off as inspirational fluff? I believe there are definite steps to accomplish what we are called to do. We must believe it is possible, we must believe that we can, and then we must take …
Stop questioning your qualifications and start believing that you can do what you have been called to do!
I love the saying “She believed she could so she did.” Everything we do starts with what we believe we are able to do. What do you believe about yourself, your circumstance, and your future? The word believe is defined as “to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although …
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our nation, my heart is heavy with concern for our nation’s future. The last few weeks and months have been a struggle for all of us. Our lives and country have been turned upside down by a pandemic and its accompanying isolation. Our sense of justice has …
