It took time (lots and lots of time) but over time, however, the doctor’s words began to pale and God’s Word began to break through the darkness until His voice became the loudest in my mind.

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. “(Luke 2:10-11, ESV)

Have you ever prayed for, waited for, longed for, begged for a breakthrough? Have you ever…

“Begin with Giving Thanks.”

Sometimes I’m clueless. Like last week, the week before Thanksgiving when we went to the mall to purchase a wedding gift and learned then that the Black Friday sales had already begun. I was not mentally prepared at all for the shopping rush or the crowds. My mind was totally in pre-Thanksgiving mode, not pre-Christmas…

With baseball in the air and the playoffs in full swing, I’ve watched the games through nostalgic eyes recalling visions of yesteryears and how fun it was to watch the games with my grandmother. I remember so well how Nanny loved the Atlanta Braves. She delighted…

Motivated by love, His words matter. They keep us safe, protected, close. He sees things we can’t and knows things we don’t.

I did something totally cheesy, completely mindless, and yet something millions of people do every year, though not usually in September. And, it wasn’t the first time either

There are basically two types of people: those who wake up in the morning saying, “Good Morning, Lord!” And, then, there are the rest of us…

...their stories are amazing. Today, however, I’m thinking of the women in the Bible and reminded how much God loves His daughters. He gifts us. He includes us. He redeems us. He loves us. and, He holds us securely in His grace...
 

Yesterday was a snow day here in Buford, GA. We got a whopping two (count ‘em TWO) inches and with that our lives slowed to an enjoyable pace. The slight incline out of our neighborhood was just icy enough to ...

I want to share with you a simple time management strategy called The Pickle Jar Theory. It has nothing to do with pickles but everything to do with setting priorities and using time well. A friend shared it with me...

With Christmas and New Years in the rear view mirror now, my nativity set has been packed up and put away. When December rolls around again I will most likely do what I’ve done every year for as long as I can remember. I’ll pull out the little baby first thing and place Him safely in the manger.

Today, I’ve been particularly nostalgic. I’m remembering Christmas 1985 when I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of our first son, Nathan. What an exciting and

The quiet in our home as I slipped out of bed was a stark contrast to the Thanksgiving sounds I’d hear later in the day

 I know the Bible tells us not to worry about what to wear, so was God really steering me to wear that burgundy jacket?

“I never thought about it until now, but I guess blindness can really be a blessing in disguise.”

Mike had always been a jokester with a gift for bringing laughter into situations at just the right time.

As the story spread far and wide I thought how untrue is the familiar saying “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” All of a sudden what happened in Vegas captured the hearts, minds and collective soul...

I think it pleases God when we throw cares aside and toss our heads back to laugh. And, I am certain it confounds the devil...

Have you ever felt like God totally skipped over you when He was handing out gifts and talents? Ever questioned whether Jesus Himself could do anything with what little you have to offer?

Don and I left Planet Fitness joking about our love-hate relationship with the elliptical. On the way home we debated whether to kill our workout with a chocolate shake.

About that time, Don strained to get a clearer look at something on the roadside.