Are You Ready to Forgive?

Are You Ready to Forgive?

“Why can’t I just overlook this offense?” Have you ever said that to yourself?  Do you have a forgiveness issue that just seems too great – too hard to do? The story of little Gracie’s wonderful opportunity to see the result of her choice...
Are You Comfortable?

Are You Comfortable?

Good question.  Well, are you?  Comfortable, that is. Comfortable.  “Comfort” + “able” = “capable of being comforted.” We learn a lot about ourselves by being around humans, and with 7.5 billion of them currently on the planet,...
A Time for Hope

A Time for Hope

Last fall, my husband severely pruned four holly trees in front of our house in preparation for the new siding we were having put on.  We wanted to save them, but we also knew that it would be impossible for the siding crew to do what needed to be done if the hollies...
Tribute to the Pioneers

Tribute to the Pioneers

“Only the Father goes before you To your own frontier You’re a pioneer.” — Nancy Honeytree It’s tough to be a pioneer.  Pioneers have a special calling and special gifts that make them suited for blazing the trails that make the journey...
Start a Healthy Trend

Start a Healthy Trend

My new favorite Greek word is “apheimi.”  To be honest, it’s been my favorite Greek word for almost two years now.  I’ve had other favorite Greek words in the past, being a mathematician, but when “apheimi” came into my vocabulary a...
What Do You Do With Little, Brown Rocks?

What Do You Do With Little, Brown Rocks?

My daughter, Audrey, is 6. It’s a great age. The world is starting to look like something that maybe you could understand a little. Questioning things produces answers that finally make some sense. But at the same time the mysterious nature of life and the universe...