The first of the sun’s rays had yet to break the long exhausting night. What should have been an hour boat ride now stretched into a 6 hour nightmare. Jesus had instructed His disciples to board the boat and meet Him on the other side of the lake. All night,…
Read moreSeveral years ago I bought my first pair of perscription glasses. I disliked the idea of glasses (more than a bit of vanity perhaps), but I quickly discovered the benefits. I could actually read without squinting and holding my book at arms’ length. My glasses did wonders for my vision,…
Read moreSometimes my daughters felt their calls of “Mom” weren’t heard because whether at my dance studio, church or camp there were always children trying to get my attention. “Miss Ann, Miss Ann.” On occasion, my daughters would say “Miss Ann” or Ann Van Hine instead of Mom to get a…
Read moreIt’s been two months since my last devotional here. I wrote specifically to those who were experiencing a December Kind of Grief or knew someone who was in the throes of grief. Little did I realize I would soon find myself in need of solace. Mom had been failing…
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