Have you read through the entire Bible? My first attempt was in November, 1996. I know this because I planned to start by reading the shortest books first. Apparently, I lasted almost a week and then my dates marked in the table of contents disappeared. I still have the Bible I used and it has …
Forgetfulness
Only a few months ago, almost two year old Thomas could be distracted from something simply by moving on to something else. As his vocabulary grows, his memory expands to include what you said he could do that you hoped he’d forget. We can go outside after we finish breakfast is quite literal for him. …
It’ll All Come Out In The Wash
It’s no use! The stain is not coming out. I had splurged on the outfit for our daughter to wear to a special end of third grade grandmother-mother-daughter tea party. The event was so special and Caroline had experienced her first chocolate fountain, something she would later request for her wedding reception. The top she …
In Good Company
We started building our house in the spring of twenty-nineteen, as soon as the ground was dry enough to set the foundation. Our builder was good to his word and he finished in under a year. No one knew what early twenty-twenty held. I flew with my son on January twenty-first round trip to Houston …
Remember Mercy
In just a few short months, my grandson, Thomas, will be two. In the last week alone, he’s learned six new words. He’s finally realizing that not every baby picture is his cousin, Amelia. Many of them are him and he points to himself when he sees them. Today, he brought his mom a water …
When a Miracle Isn’t What You Need
I’m home recovering from knee surgery. The wind is blowing and it’s chilly outside for the first of May. It’s quiet today, a perfect day for rest. Why is it that I can see half a dozen things I could be doing instead? I had plans to drive up to my daughter’s today to help …
Where Evil Flourishes
I have been faithfully married to my husband for nearly 32 years. I strive to serve others and lead by example. My encouragement and generosity is well-known in my community. I avoid profanity and alcohol, and I make every effort to honor my parents. Much like the rich, young ruler, I can say I have …
Jumping to Conclusions
My brain is a bit cluttered these days. As a result of our ever-diminishing attention spans and ever-advancing age, I spend a good deal of time wondering whether I actually said something aloud or just thought it and intended to say it. No doubt I’m closing in on that age where people expect me to …
Upside Down
All you can eat buffets must thrive along the coast year round because they’re on every corner. I’ve never been able to enjoy a meal with so many offerings because I fill up on the salad, and quantity over quality tends to prevail. Even after trying a small sampling of several items and desserts, I …
Dangerous Trap
Jesus asked a stirring question in the context of private conversation with his closest friends about identity and purpose. Is anything worth more than a soul? “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Matthew 16:26 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.16.26.NLT Weigh anything …
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