A couple of years ago we went camping as a family. One of the things everyone was looking forward to was fishing, especially my little granddaughters. I love to fish which is surprising since I don’t have a great deal of patience. Standing at the water’s edge or sitting in…
Read moreDuring our family devotions this week my husband taught on serving. A subject I needed because I’m not the greatest servant at home. My expectations stop me from going the extra mile. I’m selfish. I expect my two kids to help around the house. After all, if I did everything…
Read moreEarlier this year I went through a period of insomnia where for several weeks I couldn’t get to sleep until about 2 or 3 0’ clock in the morning. (Yes I had some lovely bags under my eyes.) During my period of sleeplessness I talked to a friend who had noticed my…
Read moreSometimes I can be so blond. Color me surprised! When we first moved to California, I found myself sharing our home with unwanted critters. I moved from an extremely arid region, translation – Las Vegas, where the only small animals around our home were a few scorpions and tiny ants.…
Read moreOne day I decided to quit… I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality… I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. ‘God’, I asked, ‘Can you give me one good reason not to quit?’ His answer surprised me… ‘Look…
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