I love to get together with friends from church, whether it’s at a church fellowship activity or just sitting around a picnic at the beach. We usually chat about our kids and our marriages, our jobs and all the things going on in our lives. It’s good to have friends…
Read moreThis summer has been glorious, warm, and filled with fresh produce. Our backyard garden yielded plenty of zucchini, yellow summer squash, carrots, green beans, broccoli, spinach and the sweetest corn. In addition, we’ve filled our freezer with raspberries and strawberries. Before I moved to the mid-west, I had never really…
Read moreDear Woman in Ministry, This prayer is for you. I’m praying for you today because I know how valuable you are to the kingdom of God and I know your tender heart for God’s purposes. Lord, bless my sister with the peace that passes understanding. When things get busy and…
Read moreI don’t know why it is; but for some reason when things are going poorly in my life, I exaggerate and imagine the very worst. If it’s been a rough day, then it’s been a horrible, terrible, excruciating day and I’m to be pitied above all humanity. If someone said…
Read moreThis time of year means graduation parties for me these days. Everyone is going different directions; looking forward to changes and a wide open future. Some days this is exciting, but in reality, it’s also very unsettling. Life is about to change pretty drastically for many of these students. Where…
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