A Chance To Be Superwoman

“Then he said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.  So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.’”  Mark 2:27-28   (sorry men, this one’s for the girls)   I was in a predicament last week.   The due date arrived to return a library book, […]

When “Distressed” Defines You

“And let us arise and go up to Bethel, and I will make an altar there to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.” – Genesis 35:3 NASB Years ago, my husband and I were on a hunt for a new dining room […]

What Consumes You?

“and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”  Ephesians 3:19 ESV   Teriyaki.  Definitely, teriyaki.   It’s the family’s favorite.   If the chicken doldrums kick in, or the steak is a cheaper cut, I know exactly what to do to the […]

Autumn Glory: 8 Ways to Focus on God this Fall

He changes times and seasons – Daniel 2:21 NIV I love autumn. It’s my favorite time of year. Growing up in Central New York, I had the privilege of witnessing wide open landscapes of blazing orange, yellow, and red leaves that filled your senses with splendor. Chilly nights, lakeside bonfires, and warm apple fritters heralded […]

Are You Living Like You’re Dying?

Math has NEVER been my subject—ever!   Computations and hypothesis make as much sense to me as a foreign language.   I failed miserably in high school mathematics. Literally, failed.   Numbers and figures are my downfall.   So when I see something like the numerical speed of light, I can’t understand it. But here it […]

Hope When the Clouds Roll In

Then Solomon spoke: “The Lord said He would dwell in the dark cloud.” – 1 Kings 8:12 NKJV There are times in life when the proverbial “kick me” sign is taped firmly to our backs. Day after day, we wander around with the weight of our troubles plastered squarely between our shoulder blades. We lament […]

Why Am I Fat??!!

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 […]

What, me? Panic?

“That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’” – Isaiah 41:13 MSG I had to get an MRI for my aching shoulder that’s troubled me for the past year. I’ve had one before, and survived […]