After visiting Flint, Michigan on a recent trip, my husband and I traveled on to one of the most interesting little towns – Frankenmuth. Known as “Little Bavaria” the sign welcoming us gave a feel for what was to come as we explored the town. Its Bavarian-style architecture highlights its German roots. On of the […]
Love this thought! I find myself often thnking that. GraceSpeak The day had been long, but it was almost over. I stood clearing my desk as the children visited, quietly waiting for the bus calls. Time was dragging. Then, I noticed a small face peering over the stack of papers on my desk. The six-year-old […]
Christmas always brings memories of the past as I reflect on all the years that have passed. I remember: The little wooden ornaments I painted for my little girls that they now hang on their trees. The Christmas plate three of my grandchildren painted for me. The live Christmas tree my husband and I purchased […]
So many times, I think we have a “special” moment in our devotion time or listening to a good song or a good message. We get all excited and are ready to go out and save the world. But, in reality, we often miss doing what Jesus has asked of us in our daily normal […]
Before McDonalds, before Taco Bell, before Subway there was A&W. Growing up my family did not eat out too often. For one thing, our budget did not allow for such expenses but also there were not many fast-food chains like we have now. When we had the occasional treat, it was fun to go to […]
We often look at the Beatitudes as a moral code. We see it as an ideal that no one can really live up to. Perhaps it is a goal that we strive to achieve so that God will grant us entrance to heaven some day. As we head into another presidential campaign, we see politicians […]
I’m still laughing today! All my married life my husband has teased me about my “southern twang.” There are many words that I clearly do not say correctly – that is – if your standard is the “General American” accent. Brendan Houdek, a Speech Coaching Associate at New York Speech Coaching and the Head of […]
As I approach the final chapters of my life and look back at the earlier chapters, I realize the big flaw (do I dare call it sin) in my life has been my tendency to speak before I think. Many times my motives have been good. I’m the kind of person who likes to fix […]
The Bible lists nine fruit of the Holy Spirit. I find it interesting that it is fruit not fruits; singular not plural. Appears God desires for us to display all of His attributes; not pick and choose. It should be our prayer for all of the Holy Spirit’s presence to be shown in our life. […]
While I would never pray this prayer (out loud), I must confess as one who has been a pastor’s daughter, a pastor’s wife and now a pastor’s mother, I might “think” this prayer in silence. 🙂 Becoming the Oil and the Wine At the beginning of the Sunday morning church service, the pastor prayed: Photo […]
Reading of the empty tomb, there is one story that I love the most. Mary Magdalene is standing outside the empty tomb weeping in despair. All her hopes were crushed when Jesus died on the cross and was placed in a tomb. This man who had delivered her from the bondage of sin. This man […]
We often look at the Beatitudes as a moral code. We see it as an ideal that no one can really live up to. Perhaps it is a goal that we strive to achieve so that God will grant us entrance to heaven some day. As we head into another presidential campaign, we see politicians […]
We all love super heroes! Iron Man Spider-Man Batman Captain America Green Arrow Hulk Aquaman Ant-Man Thor And the list could go on and on. We have a love affair with super heroes. We dress up like them. Our children carry backpacks with their images. We buy comic books, watch movies and TV shows where […]
The last part of March is full of memories for me. It was March 29 I married my first sweetheart. Lonnie had just come home from a journey of duty as a Marine in Vietnam. We were married and quickly headed out to the USMC base in Quantico, Virginia. We were blessed with almost thirteen […]
