There are very few things in my life I have truly been asked to sacrifice. I sacrificed my body to carry my three children for a cumulative total of 27 months while they grew in my womb; another 36 months as I nursed them during their first year of life. During this time my thoughts […]
Reverence and Awe
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Hebrews 12:28 (NIV) I am sure we all know how important it is to be thankful. Though there are times when this is more difficult than others, the author of Hebrews reminds us […]
In Our Father’s Arms
If there is one place in this world where I have always felt safe, it is in the arms of my daddy. No worries, no boogeyman, no sadness could ever penetrate those powerful arms (no matter how old I get!).My dad served as the fire chief for over 30 years in the tiny little town […]
When Waters Rage and Fires Burn
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set […]
Who Do You Say You Are?
Who do you say you are? Are you a mom? A wife? A sister? A daughter? A friend?Are you a student? A career woman? A writer? Or just doing what you do until the next thing comes along?Are you a free spirit? An organizer? A leader or a follower? Often we find our identity in […]
