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An oft repeated phrase. I said it over and over again to my children, and now it is embedded in conversations with my grandchildren. It rolls off the tongue like water from the rooftop, and it is good and pleasant, ringing with truth. The words are so familiar that one can almost be flippant when […]

An oft repeated phrase. I said it over and over again to my children, and now it is embedded in conversations with my grandchildren. It rolls off the tongue like water from the rooftop, and it is good and pleasant, ringing with truth. The words are so familiar that one can almost be flippant when […]

Today, as we rummaged through some stored items, my eight-year-old granddaughter found a treasure. So, of course, I had to tell her the story. Thumbelina was a Christmas gift. I was nine years old, and the second day of Christmas break from school I broke out with a horrendous case of chicken pox. There was […]

Today, as we rummaged through some stored items, my eight-year-old granddaughter found a treasure. So, of course, I had to tell her the story. Thumbelina was a Christmas gift. I was nine years old, and the second day of Christmas break from school I broke out with a horrendous case of chicken pox. There was […]

When I read the first chapter of the Gospel of John, I am awestruck once again at Who Jesus is. This chapter describes the beginning of His public ministry, and He is identified by multiple names and roles in the 51 short verses. These names tell me that He can meet my every need, and […]

When I read the first chapter of the Gospel of John, I am awestruck once again at Who Jesus is. This chapter describes the beginning of His public ministry, and He is identified by multiple names and roles in the 51 short verses. These names tell me that He can meet my every need, and […]

Tucked away in the account of the Christmas story in Luke, chapter two, is a verse that speaks to the heart of a mother. Luke 2:18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Scripture […]

Tucked away in the account of the Christmas story in Luke, chapter two, is a verse that speaks to the heart of a mother. Luke 2:18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Scripture […]

Today as I mix and chop and stir and bake, I am reminded of other years and other times. Times when my mom was up at four in the morning basting the ham to make sure it would be perfect in time for lunch. Times when dad waited to be the taste tester for mom’s […]

Today as I mix and chop and stir and bake, I am reminded of other years and other times. Times when my mom was up at four in the morning basting the ham to make sure it would be perfect in time for lunch. Times when dad waited to be the taste tester for mom’s […]

Science defines many of the miraculous sights in our world. For instance, here is the definition of a rainbow from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: “an arc or circle that exhibits in concentric bands the colors of the spectrum and that is formed opposite the sun by the refraction and reflection of the sun’s rays in raindrops, spray, […]

Science defines many of the miraculous sights in our world. For instance, here is the definition of a rainbow from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: “an arc or circle that exhibits in concentric bands the colors of the spectrum and that is formed opposite the sun by the refraction and reflection of the sun’s rays in raindrops, spray, […]

The American Dream is somewhat defined as the spirit or set of ideals, like liberty, equality, and opportunity, that describe the aspirations and expectations of the American people. It includes the idea that hard work can result in upward mobility and greater opportunity. There is nothing wrong with this dream, and I am thankful to […]

The American Dream is somewhat defined as the spirit or set of ideals, like liberty, equality, and opportunity, that describe the aspirations and expectations of the American people. It includes the idea that hard work can result in upward mobility and greater opportunity. There is nothing wrong with this dream, and I am thankful to […]

Today is a true, North Florida November day. The air is cool, but not cold. An overcast sky shields the sun but does not really promise rain. Showers of leaves cascade from the oaks in the sporadic breeze, and the satsumas are ripening. I love November! November is the North Florida season of color. Grapevines […]

Today is a true, North Florida November day. The air is cool, but not cold. An overcast sky shields the sun but does not really promise rain. Showers of leaves cascade from the oaks in the sporadic breeze, and the satsumas are ripening. I love November! November is the North Florida season of color. Grapevines […]

Fingers of freshening breeze tease under the translucent blue sky as sun rays, softer than before, filter through branches stripped of summer’s finery. Strewn like pebbles in a riverbed, acorns litter the lawn – autumn bounty for foraging squirrels. Colors lace the green now as trees sense the changing light and choose to celebrate the […]

Fingers of freshening breeze tease under the translucent blue sky as sun rays, softer than before, filter through branches stripped of summer’s finery. Strewn like pebbles in a riverbed, acorns litter the lawn – autumn bounty for foraging squirrels. Colors lace the green now as trees sense the changing light and choose to celebrate the […]

Monday morning finds me writing out my ‘To Do’ list for the week. As I think about the coming days and ask for God’s guidance, I make a list of things I need to remember to do. My list helps me focus, and these days, my brain needs the written reminder. How interesting that I […]

Monday morning finds me writing out my ‘To Do’ list for the week. As I think about the coming days and ask for God’s guidance, I make a list of things I need to remember to do. My list helps me focus, and these days, my brain needs the written reminder. How interesting that I […]