My children are grown and gone. I now have adult grandchildren. And yet, that voice that so many mothers know so well accuses me. It's the voice that shouts, "You weren't a good mom, and you still aren't." In my recent reading on parenting, one theme came through loud and clear. And for me, the followingContinue reading "You Can Do it Mom"
God’s Love In a Kitten – Part One
"Ooooh, she brought it out just so we could see it!" my little grandson cried, promptly bursting into tears. And at first I thought, "Oh how sweet!" But I think he was right! That cat had been theirs for a few months before they had to move away and leave it with neighbors. But inContinue reading "God’s Love In a Kitten – Part One"
But What About the Memories?
Imagine coming home from the store to find your house leveled! That's just what happened to one Michigan couple. A demolition crew had been given the wrong address, and all that was left of a grandmother's old home was a cement slab. But the amazing thing was their attitude! No anger, just a calm shrug ofContinue reading "But What About the Memories?"
The Wise Woman with a Stone
If you could leave behind only one thing what would it be? Wealth and possessions? Family heirlooms? For me those aren't even in the running. Not only because I have few such things to leave behind. But above all, I hope to leave a lasting legacy. Leaving a legacy I may not be remembered forContinue reading "The Wise Woman with a Stone"
2020: an Ebenezer Year to Remember
For several years, I kept two homemade placards on our entry mirror. They read Ebenezer and Jehovah-Jireh. Two powerful words from Scripture, that mean "stone of help" and "Yahweh will provide." In other words, the Lord has helped us so far - and He will continue to do so. Now as the year 2020 drawsContinue reading "2020: an Ebenezer Year to Remember"
Blog With Purpose Not Obligation
Have you ever written a blog post that starts out with an apology for not blogging for a while? I haven't, but the thought had crossed my mind! Until I read a post about Blogging without Obligation. The author basically brought out the idea that no one should have to apologize for how often they post. AnContinue reading "Blog With Purpose Not Obligation"
