We are one week into spring; it is probably my favorite season. I love sunny days with clear blue skies, especially when contrasted with the new baby green leaves. The colorful flowers that bloom in spring always brighten my day. It’s also the time I start thinking about travel. Spring is a hopeful season, a … More Why I Love It When Spring Is In The Air
Listen To Me Listen may be one of the most important words in the English language. Think about how often you have either said or heard the words “listen to me” before some important words were shared. To ask someone to listen is to stress to them that what you are about to say is … More Why An Old Testament Message Still Rings True Today
Finding Inspiration In A Slice Of Paradise One of my favorite writing spots is at my writing desk in the nook of my bedroom at our beach house. From my little perch, I can watch the seagulls, pelicans, parrots, and osprey fly by, people walking along the beach, children playing, and dolphins parading out in … More Why A Special Little Island Brings Fond Memories Of My Dad
Today’s Wedding I love a wedding, don’t you? It’s such a joyful event watching two people join their lives together in marriage. You’ve watched the relationship develop then the engagement comes. Next, a flurry of activity occurs; the dress is purchased, bridesmaids and groomsmen are chosen, a wedding date is set and a venue is … More Why An Exceptional Future Wedding Is On My Mind
The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 10:9 NASB Catching Up From A Busy Month I had my day all planned out and it was going to be perfect. Nothing was scheduled until 3:00 so I had all day to write and get caught up on things. … More How A Midnight Flood Altered My Perfect Plans
Protection – A Parental Priority As parents, we are wired to protect our children from the start — especially us moms. We take vitamins and eat healthily during our pregnancies. We eliminate anything that may harm the development of the baby growing inside of us; no alcohol, smoking, or caffeine. We cease risky or dangerous … More How To Best Help Your Adult Child In Difficult Times
What In The World? If I am not careful, I can let the worries of this world overtake me. I can allow my fears to paralyze me and render me useless. The one thing I believe has helped me the most in dealing with fear is being a student of the Bible. Years of reading … More Why Perfect Love Is More Than An Emotion
I can’t stop humming that Willie Nelson song — on the road again, I just can’t wait to get on the road again . . . It’s that time of year, time for the post-Christmas road trip to Nashville and Birmingham. It has become somewhat of an annual event when my husband and I deliver … More Why I’m Excited For The First Road Trip Of 2023
Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. Joseph Parry Friendship — A Gift From God I am convinced that friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. Friends add so much to our lives — someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone safe to vent our frustrations with, … More The Value of Old Friends, New Friends and the Best Friend Ever
A Window Seat View I was fortunate enough to snag a window seat on a recent flight from Dallas to New Orleans. It was a beautiful, sunny day — not a cloud in the sky and the view was amazing. I was traveling alone so with no one to talk to, I did a lot … More How A God’s Eye View Taught Me The Value Of Letting Go
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