Luke 17:32 instructs us to “Remember Lot’s wife.” Lot’s wife is not one of the leading ladies of the Bible; her name isn’t even mentioned. But the drama surrounding her and those three ominous words tell us a lot about her and sound a warning for us all. She was…
Has someone ever told you, “Your outfit is very becoming”? It’s more than just a pretty article of clothing; they’re complimenting how it looks on you. How often have you walked into the dressing room at your favorite clothing store with your arms full, praying for something, anything, that looks…
Can you think of a step of faith you need to take today? Sometimes, we must trust God even when we don’t clearly see the plan. You may feel like you’re walking a tightrope and afraid to look down. You hope it’s there, but you can’t see it. You feel…
We attended my husband’s 45th high school reunion this weekend. Whew, those years sure flew by fast! We both grew up in the same small Oklahoma town. Both of our parents have passed and are buried in cemeteries just a few short miles from each other. While we were back…
“When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am!” Moses replied. “Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.” (Exodus 3:4-6, NLT). …
Have you heard of the “Antiques Roadshow”? My hubby and I try to decide ahead of time if the item that is brought to the appraiser is valuable or not. More often than not, we get it wrong! Sometimes, it’s hard to determine the worth of something without knowing the…
April 22 is officially Earth Day/Arbor Day. It also happens to be “Trails Day” in my small town. So, what a perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy a long hike, one of my favorite things. I got up, prepared what I felt I needed for an hour or two,…
Luke 15:11-32 tells us of a father and his two sons. The sons grew up in the father’s house and were given all they needed daily. But the youngest felt restricted and limited by the rules his father had placed on him. As a young man, he didn’t want to…
As I watch her excitedly climb the ladder to slide down the other side, I’m gripped with the knowledge that this is a fleeting moment. I see the joy in her upturned face as she talks to the trees, the birds, the flowers, asking them to play. Once again, I…