I’m not an expert on surgery. I’ve had three C-sections, but that’s the limit of my hospital stays, praise God. But some of you may know what I’m talking about: Something doesn’t seem quite right. You go to the doctor, and he affirms it. He recommends surgery, but you’re not sure. You don’t feel bad. … More Under God’s Scalpel
Pride shows up at the worst times and affects those we love in ways we could never imagine! … More The Low-point of a Great Leader
Some of you may have seen my post on Facebook explaining that I won first place in the fiction category at the St. David’s Christian Writers Conference. Wow! I’m still in shock. The journey to that conference was long and full of God’s amazing grace. It is the first conference I have ever attended. I … More That Impossible Path
“No man ever receives a word from God without instantly being put to the test over it> We disopby and then wonder why we don’t go on spiritually.” Oswald Chambers … More Obedience and the Vacuum
What dictates every decision/thought/action of my life? Here are a few thoughts that should NOT dictate my thoughts/actions… … More No Greater Joy—Have You Considered the Cost?
Baby steps or giant steps–all will give you peace in your heart, when following the Lord, like nothing this world can offer. … More His Will, his will, or mine?
I see a lot of people throughout the week, especially A LOT of kids. Why do they act the way they do? There are SO many reasons! When I’m dealing with a student who is having a grumbly day, I wonder what he/she faced that morning before coming to school. By high school, character … More At the End of the Day
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 1 Corinthians 3:2 Milk and meat—Paul uses these two food groups to describe different levels of Biblical learning: milk represents the baby steps and meat, the larger lessons which require … More Don’t Forget the Milk!
I always loved these drawings that have subtle differences, and your task is to find them! It reminds me of these two verses in Joshua, except the differences aren’t too subtle! But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD … More What’s Missing?
“Once I cut down the weeds, I found that the ground was red with wild strawberries. I guess you’d call them a hidden blessing.” As this dear man shared his testimony in Sunday school a few weeks back, my husband replied, “That will preach!” Hidden blessings: How many blessings are hidden from our lives because … More Hidden Blessings
Beyond Common Sense 