This past weekend my girls, their guys and the little guys aka my grandsons were all supposed to be together to celebrate Christmas. I had celebrated with each of my daughters’ and their families separately on or near December 25 but for all of us to be together in the…
Read moreImagine with me, if you will, a conscientious young woman. She has a full, rich life as wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend and child of God (among other things). In order to manage the details of her varied and numerous roles she keeps a list. This list, she feels, grounds…
Read moreDo you ever feel as if you are stuck spiritually and not growing the way you should be? I know I do. Sometimes I get stuck in a rut spiritually. I go through the motions all the while questioning, “Lord are you there?” Sometimes He feels far away, almost out…
Read moreBut godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into…
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Forgive me for sharing a slightly edited version of a post I published last year, but this month is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we can all use a reminder! Most people think (if they stop to think about it) that slavery ended in 1865. Sadly, that is false. Human…
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