Grace For The Season

When our grandchildren come to the house occasionally they ask if they can help me in the kitchen. Depending on what I’m making for dinner or baking for dessert my response is measured. If I’m ...

Down in the Caverns

A Look Below the Surface: Many years ago I flew back to Arkansas to visit my parents. On this occasion my dad wanted to take Steve and I on a day trip to see some ...

A Place of Belonging

Searching for a Place of Belonging: I spoke with a young lady a couple of weeks ago who shared something of which I can completely relate. In her words she said, “The older I get ...

Even Creation Itself

From Autumn’s Comfort to Spring’s Awakening: It bears repeating, there’s a message in every spring season. For years fall had always been my favorite season. I loved the colder temperatures and the warm colors on ...

Grief and Gratitude

And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be ...

Start Where You Are

I love this quote by Ebenezer Erskine, “So often we give God a partial obedience. We do not dare to disobey, but we do not care to obey fully. So we compromise. We do some ...

Lift Up Your Heads

Since September of this year I’ve been caught in a flurry of activity. The start of another season of women’s bible study, two women’s conferences, vacation with my husband and family arriving for Thanksgiving. This ...

The Prayer of Faith

And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick…James 5:15 In this season of life I am praying for three women who are battling late stage cancer. One of whom I ...