Early mornings have changed here in South Carolina. Though the night is desperately clinging with a persistent grip to the humidity, the early mornings bring promise that Autumn is breaking through. I can smell it in the air. When I am out walking, the smell of burning leaves reminds me it is almost the mostContinue reading “Even Though I am Afraid”
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Even Though I Doubt
One of the things I treasure about living in South Carolina is the number of sunny days I get to enjoy. Having lived in Michigan for most of my life, I had grown accustomed to a large quantity of cloudy days. I never missed an opportunity to get out when the sun made an appearance.Continue reading “Even Though I Doubt”
Even Though I Grieve
Probably one of the biggest challenges of living a life of faith is how to reconcile loss and still trust that God is sovereign and…loving. Some of the darkest and weakest moments of faith come to us in doctor offices, hospitals, cemeteries, or tragically over the phone or when uniformed folks show up at ourContinue reading “Even Though I Grieve”
EVEN THOUGH
Living in the information age can be so beneficial. It can make life so convenient in the daily that I have come to understand my ‘I don’t know’ is usually going to be advised by those around me to “Google it.” Recently I learned the black bear population of the state of Tennessee and howContinue reading “EVEN THOUGH”
The Reminder
One of the most convenient advances in technology for me has been GPS (Global Positioning System). I love typing in addresses into the Garmin in my jeep and pressing Go. It is a modern wonder that saves stress related acts like asking folks for directions, pulling over to read maps and helps me avoid trafficContinue reading “The Reminder”
Special Delivery
One of the earliest lessons I taught my children was how to call for help. Their Dad, a career firefighter and rescue responder made sure we had regular fire drills, and a meeting place should a fire occur. Further reinforcing their understanding of how to handle emergencies. We never wanted them to be frightened, butContinue reading “Special Delivery”
Our Daily Bread
One of my favorite pleasures and greatest weaknesses is a bakery. If I “walk and smell” by, I am going in. I love how beautiful and golden the pastries look in the glass cases, accompanied by the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread. Not only will I browse, I will certainly purchase a loaf andContinue reading “Our Daily Bread”
Give Us This Day
Most families have a history of certain behaviors that were crucial to family peace. They were usually established and reinforced by heads of household and stemmed from their childhood experiences or lack there of. At our house, punctuality was a time honored tradition(no pun intended.). Both my parents, grandparents, most aunts and uncles had internalContinue reading “Give Us This Day”
Waking Up
He looked out over the land through the palace window and watched all of the people moving about the grain silos like ants around a mound. Joseph noted today there were many caravans from far away places today. He could tell by the peoples’ dress and colorful blankets on their animal packs. He reached outContinue reading “Waking Up”
The Prison Perspective
Most of us have either heard or been told that when God closes a door, he opens a window. My response to this is, that this particular saying is often used to optimistically, but mysteriously explain the providence of God. It implies that despite disappointment that closed doors can bring, there is a ray ofContinue reading “The Prison Perspective”
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