A quiet day! I threw on some comfy clothes, turned off my phone, queued up several of my favorite Christmas movies, and grabbed my snacks and cocoa. I had just come through weeks of non-stop activities, people, and get-togethers.  While I enjoyed every minute of it in the moment, I could feel my soul tugging…

It was Christmas morning last year. My living room was filled with family and the remains of what had been neatly wrapped packages.    We were nearing the end of our traditional gift exchange when my 13-year old grandson produced a small, red stocking from behind his back and gave it to me. “Merry Christmas,…

Are you still on the hunt for a unique Christmas gift this year?  Need a stocking stuffer for a sweet friend?  How about an encouraging read for that special someone? If so, then look no further!  I’d love to suggest my book Inspirational Nuggets from Grace and Glory.  Available on Amazon, this book is sure…

Family has all arrived, My house is a bustlin’. The wind is blowing outside The leaves are a rustlin’. It’s that time of the year When we all gather around. To be truly thankful For our blessings that abound. God is so good today And worthy of our praise. As we celebrate Thanksgiving Let’s be…

I have a friend named Mark.  Mark has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This is the third time in his young 48-year old life that he has wrestled with some form of cancer. But, here’s the thing.  Mark is, hands down, the most inspiring person I know. He lives in the moment. His joy is…

It happens without any effort (or permission) on my part. Every time I thank a veteran for their service, my emotions think they need to be involved. I’m not sure why.  It may be because my Dad served in Vietnam.  It may be because I feel so deeply about anyone voluntarily signing up to (potentially)…