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  • Out of the Mouth of Babes

    Out of the Mouth of Babes

    Every June I have the incredible blessing of spending the morning with some children who are attending Vacation Bible School. This special morning occurs on Thursday, the morning after the children have heard the simple, yet profound message of the Cross, from the Children’s pastor. In this message the children hear the reason God sent…

  • Grief-A Hard Journey

    Grief-A Hard Journey

    It’s good having people in our lives who frequently ask, “How are you really doing?” I’m grateful for family and friends who take me as I am today no matter where I am emotionally. It is hard to admit where these weeks of May 2018 have taken me emotionally, but I know I must. I…

  • A Transformational Tool That Has Impacted My Life

    A Transformational Tool That Has Impacted My Life

    Personality theories have always intrigued me. A few years ago my daughter introduced me to a new personality typology. I thought, “Why not learn more about this one, too.” This particular typology has a strange name— the Enneagram. Of course, she had to spell it for me and pronounce it quite a few times before…

  • The Passion that Changed the World

    The Passion that Changed the World

    There are things said to us in life that we never forget. Some of these words spoken are good for our souls. They are life-giving. But, some words hurt our hearts and cause us to bleed for a while. Many years ago I had a part-time job that was helping us get by financially. What…

  • Thinking in Threes: It Makes a Difference

    Thinking in Threes: It Makes a Difference

    A couple of weeks ago my husband and I attended a couple’s retreat. The theme was “Be Refreshed”. It was a delightful couple of days hearing different speakers share the importance of being refreshed in our souls, marriages, ministries and other areas of our lives. The men and women met together for many of the…