It’s been nearly a year since we moved my elderly parents into a nearby Assisted Living facility. After sorting through sixty-eight years of living – slipping precious memories into the hands of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and auctioning off whatever remained – they set up housekeeping in a tiny 450…
Read moreOne of the hardest things of being a Pastor’s wife is having to deal with conflict within the church. I do not like conflict. In my perfect world, everyone would like everyone; no one would hurt others and everyone would approve of the pastor’s wife’s outfit! (some humor on that last…
Read moreI have noticed that when I have negative thoughts they usually bring me down emotionally as well. If I do not refocus my thoughts then negativity, anger, anxiety, stress and depression will sneak in and consume my life. The apostle Paul writes to the Philippians in chapter 4 verse…
Read moreOne of my fondest memories of my children when they were small is the memory of us playing hide and seek in the house. We lived in a two story colonial style house that had some amazing hiding spots. Being the mom, who had already birthed 3 babies, I had…
Read moreMy heart breaks for those suffering persecution. Would to God I could rescue them all. But they already have a rescuer, a redeemer, who has not abandoned them even though it may appear He has to some who have suffered for so long. My daughter and her family serve as…
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