I have been on a diet FOREVER! For as long as I can remember, I have been battling weight. My first memory of a diet was way back in the 5th grade. I was thin up to that point, but then ballooned. Family photos tell the story. From that point on I started the endless […]
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV A few months ago I wrote about my “NASA project” of making a garden. The point then was how I couldn’t merely do a simple, […]
Did you know the term “hog”, relating to motorcycles, is actually an acronym? Ok, so I’m way behind the times, I know, I know, but I always thought it was just a slang to describe bikes—sorry to the riders, but I did. Then my husband fulfilled a life-long dream of owning one, and I learned […]
You know those times, when you’re hanging out with good friends or family and one-person, out of nowhere, changes the mood by asking a serious question. A question that puts everyone back on their heels and causes that uncomfortable silence? A question you just know will lead to deep, deep conversation—whether you like it or […]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Jeremiah 1:5 NIV Anyone else noticing more butterflies these days? They seem to be all over the place, at least here in Southern California. Must be their time of year. It reminds me of something. […]
Did you know that Jesus prayed to his father specifically for YOU? I didn’t either! Well, I sort of did—probably like you, but really didn’t key in on it…until a few days ago. The other morning I was reading in the book of John and saw a verse in a completely […]
“I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.” Isaiah 45:5 I have to claim defeat. I have to give in to another person being able to say to me, “I told you so!” Those have to be some of the sourest words to these ears. […]
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Psalm 148:13 NIV We’re baaaaack. Alaska was wonderful! If you missed it a few weeks ago, I mentioned that my husband and I were heading to Alaska on […]
