04 The Beloved of the Lord: Finding Security in His Embrace Deuteronomy 33:12 – Of Benjamin he said, “The beloved of the Lord dwells in safety. The High God surrounds him all day long, and dwells between his shoulders.” My guest is Cheryl…
Read MoreSummer weather in the midwest can change in an instant. One minute, it’s hot and humid; the next minute, there is a thunderstorm rolling through. Life is unpredictable too. Thankfully, we can focus on Jesus to get us through our storms. Life is Unpredictable Much like a thunderstorm that causes chaos, certain situations in life…
Read MoreThursday, November 19th, will be the first anniversary of my brother Troy’s passing. In a way, it seems like it happened yesterday; in other ways, it feels as if it happened eons ago. Grief tends to make time either stand still or move at a rapid pace. This past year, I have tried to sort…
Read MoreA few months ago, when we were vacationing in the Smoky Mountains, we took a nice leisurely hike to visit three waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful scenery. What started out as a level hike turned into an uphill hike. Up and up we went, and with each step, my mind was telling me that I…
Read MoreAs many of you know, within the first year of a loved one passing, certain holidays, anniversaries, or special days can trigger more additional grief or sorrow. September 16th is that day for me. Today would have been my dad’s 75th birthday. My brother, Troy, who shares the same birthday, would have been 43 years…
Read MoreAt the end of July, social media was in an uproar over schools across the country reopening. People who were so supportive of teachers when schools unexpectedly closed were now judging them for wanting to get back into the classroom. The judgment continued on to the parents for wanting to send their children back to…
Read MoreOne week. Just one week until we move our son into his dorm at Baylor University. Waco is a 14-hour drive or 2 1/2- 3 hours by flight (depending on where you fly into.) I will never forget the conversation that our son and I had when we were touring the campus during Spring Break…
Read MoreThree weeks from today, the dynamics in our house will change. There will be a seat empty at the kitchen table. There will be only one child to get out the door for school. The house will be a little quieter without that infectious laugh that I have heard throughout the years. And if I…
Read MoreThroughout the past few years, I’ve never really liked how our front porch looked. In my mind, a front porch should look inviting and warm. Ours looked dark and cold. With a metal table and two chairs, I tried my best to spruce it up with decorative pillows, a bright wreath on the door, or…
Read MoreWe Comfort Our Children, as the Lord Comforts Us May is officially here. This was supposed to be the month of celebrations and graduation parties. I knew this month would be hard, but I didn’t realize just how hard. Celebrations Will Happen! Over the weekend, my husband and I headed to five different stores searching…
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