“Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? The fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Psalm 127:3-5a (MSG) Another Mother’s Day has come and gone, and yet I’m […]
The Blessing of Friends
February 16, 2015 · by ·
“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” G. Randolf It all began with a call to my high school friend, Lisa. Once on the phone, we slipped into the familiar rhythm of girl-talk. Our conversation flowed freely, transcending across the miles and weeks since we last talked. […]
This Season of Life
August 26, 2014 · by ·
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) I had big plans for the summer months and my writing. With my new site up and running, I was energized with anticipation to read and write and share my experiences. Even despite the gentle forewarning from a […]
Pennies of Praise
July 14, 2014 · by ·
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) I’m not a superstitious person. I’ve been known to throw caution to the wind and walk directly under ladders. I’m certain I’ve broken a couple mirrors, but I don’t remember suffering through seven years […]
The Gift of Motherhood
July 2, 2014 · by ·
“Receive today’s gift gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths. As you savor this gift, you find me.” (Excerpt from Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young) Following the celebration of Mother’s Day, I received an email from my friend, Cora, with a link to the Hachette Book Group site. She had no way of […]
A Tribute to Mom
May 12, 2014 · by ·
“Charm is deceptive and beauty disappears, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised. Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone.” Proverbs 31:30-31 (GNT) Many things come to mind when I think of my mother. We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but I grew up knowing I was loved. […]
The Jelly Bean Prayer
March 31, 2014 · by ·
“I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NLT) Easter is the oldest […]
My College Essay
January 6, 2014 · by ·
Guest Writer: Darby Carefully, I place the fragile round disc into the CD player. The small reflective device contains not just music, but a world of sounds, of emotions, of memories. Track 01. The clashing yet euphonious sounds of “Bohemian Rhapsody” swirl around me. Unlike any ordinary song, it defies its accepted structure. From ballad, […]
Fruit of the Spirit…PATIENCE
October 25, 2013 · by ·
“But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.” Romans 8:25 (NLT) From the life of Ryan, age 9 Whenever Mom and Dad talk about patience, it just means I have to wait for something I want right now! Like when I’m standing in line at the […]
Fruit of the Spirit…LOVE
May 20, 2013 · by ·
“Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” John 13:34-35 (MSG) A Story from my Life I don’t think my high school […]
