Ever have those days where it feels like you just can’t make everyone happy?  No matter what you say or do, someone is mad, hurt, or offended? Would it help you to know that Jesus – the Son of God – had plenty of those days, too? The book of Luke holds a great example…

If you would have told me a little more than three years ago I’d be jumping into the blogging arena, I would have laughed. With enough to do on my plate between family and work, I had no inclination to add one more thing to my weekly tasks.   Besides, the world had enough voices speaking…

My bill came to $4.44. A small price to invest in fostering a friendship, I thought. I had just enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee while spending the last hour engaged in lively conversation with a dear friend. We wrapped up our time together with a bear hug and parted ways with big smiles and…

It was a beautiful, sunny day outside.  Perfect for a back porch get together!  As I scurried around getting the porch prepped to entertain, I noticed one of the drink containers I put out was leaking.  It was small.  Barely noticeable, really.  So, I left it out. And while no one could detect the leak…

It’s one of my favorite stories to tell. How Anthony and I met. Back when internet dating sites were just becoming a thing, I shared a home with another single mom (this convenient arrangement helped us pay the bills and provided in-home childcare for both of us). Desperate to be married, my housemate quickly jumped…

Have you ever noticed that the Bible is full of “impossible” stories? Had they been published in an ancient newspaper, I can imagine some of the bold headlines reading: ~Noah and His Family Survive Destructive Worldwide Flood! ~Puny Shepherd Boy Annihilates Battle-Hardened Giant! ~Man Trapped Overnight with Lions Lives to Tell About It! ~EMPTY Tomb…