Hurricane Helene hit as predicted. Floods and one hundred forty-mile-an-hour wind caused power outages and destruction beyond the coast. But this intense storm didn't strike without warning—one warning instructed people to tag themselves with ID if they chose not to...
We are each fearfully and wonderfully made. God owned our innermost parts as we grew in our mother’s womb. His work to create each individual is marvelous! Made in secret, with substantial potential, God privately and curiously shapes humans to praise and serve Him,...
Summer 2024 has ended. Lake days are over, the air is crisp, leaves are fading, and garden goods are harvested. Fall is my favorite season, but the last season of this year causes me to ask, “How many souls have I won to the Lord in 2024?” Jesus came to do the...
As defined in Webster’s Dictionary, a patriot loves and supports his or her country. That meaning has lasted since this word’s introduction to English in the 16th century. American writers of the 18th century readily used the word to describe the colonists who stood...
Labor activists pushed for a holiday in the nineteenth century to celebrate the American worker. We observe Labor Day each year to recognize America’s social and economic achievements credited to workers past and present. American’s willingness to work contributes to...
Walls can become drab over time. Scuffs and marks from little hands and holes from décor need to be repaired before a fresh coat of paint is applied. I remodeled seven years ago and repaired and repainted every room but one. New floors, vintage décor, baskets, and...
My sister Katrina gave birth to my niece Destiny in 1991. My mom loved her dearly, and Destiny spent much time with her during childhood. Now, thirty-three years later, my niece is helping me administer care to my elderly mother (though she’s temporally not caregiving...
I recently overloaded my life. Wife, caregiver, writer, Bible teacher, Nana, and Mom can be too many roles to fill. I added on a week of VBS, which included prop building, lesson prep, prayer, and teaching littles for a week. I crashed, which called for a reset. I’ve...
2 Corinthians 10:5 instructs us that it’s necessary to catch our thoughts and bring them under the obedience of a Christ. For example, I recently failed to deal with conflict, which caused stress for me and others. Satan has daily reminded me of my failure. This...
Mom’s pretty pink Gladiolas bloomed a few weeks ago. The first blooms appeared on June 20 th followed by three full blooms the next day. The third day brought five blooms, and the fourth brought seven flowers, reminding me of God’s grace. God created this earth filled...
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