We all have a story. But for the veterans of the Vietnam War, their stories all have a common, underlying element. Shame. They answered their country’s call to be part of a conflict they didn’t instigate only to return home to a country that ridiculed and despised them for their participation. They were mocked in…
It’s a new day… Thank You for Your mercies and kindness. Thank You for Jesus and His unwavering love. Thank You for never giving up on me. (Lamentations 3:22-23) It’s a new day… Help me to pick up my cross and follow You, Not because it’s easy or popular But because it’s good and right….
My husband and I are empty-nesters. The days of making little lunches, working through endless piles of laundry, and juggling a variety of extracurricular activities are over. Our four children are all grown and living their own independent lives and I smile to see them happily settling into their own marriages, careers, and families. As…
Have you ever been in a situation where you knew nothing would have changed without the help of some other people in your life? Let me be more specific. I’ve always loved to write, but I would never have ventured into writing on a public scale were it not for the influence of some beloved…
The rain was coming down so hard I couldn’t see more than a few inches in front of my car. My windshield wipers were exhausted just trying to keep up (I’m pretty sure I could hear them gasping for breath). I needed to get to a meeting but this storm could’ve cared less. The pelting…
Ever have those moments in life where you think everything is just fine until someone comes along, busts your bubble, and shows you differently? For me, one of those moments began with a brief encounter in the lobby of Burger King. I had been a Christian for just a few months – my enthusiasm was…
