Father God…where do I start? How do I begin to truly tell you all the things I’m thankful for? Sure, there’s the seemingly obvious – I’m thankful that Jesus died for my sins; I’m thankful for my family; I’m thankful for my job and things like that. But it goes so much deeper than that……

Not too long ago, I was shopping for a shawl. The highly convenient thing about shawl-shopping is that finding one to fit is pretty easy. Most shawls are “one size fits all”. For this reason, shawls can make a terrific gift idea (especially when you don’t know the exact size of the person you’re buying…

I’m so grateful I don’t have the Holy Spirit’s job. It’s a real struggle to remember that sometimes. There have been many occasions when I’ve tried to give Him a hand and help Him out only to fail miserably in my human attempts. I can’t change anyone. None of us can. But that’s not always…

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…