Realist vs Faith-filled
Early this week I was talking to Eric (my husband) saying that when it comes to praying for someone else’s life I can easily pray for miracles. But when it comes to the hard facts of my diagnosis I tend to be a bit of a realist. (Please note the word - realist.) We...
The Desert Road
I hardly know where to start - because I don’t want this to be my story...but it is. I have recently learned that the unwelcome guest of cancer has shoved it’s way into my life and has no intention of leaving. I was recently diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The...
Dwelling in the Secret Place
Today I was reading Psalm 91 and I found it to be encouraging, comforting, and also challenging. It is such a great passage I thought it would be fun to unpack it with you.I hope you will read the entire Psalm, but let me share just a few things that stood out to me....
A Tribute to My April Fools Buddy
It’s that time of year again. Today is my birthday. I actually don’t love birthdays because I don’t love being the center of attention – ever. But I must tell you that I cherished your kind texts, emails, fbook messages and phone calls. I have missed all of you....
In Times Like These
It’s interesting to me how difficult things bring out different things in each of us. I have found it to be interesting as I have observed how people respond and react to the coronavirus crisis and the character in those around me. Most inspire me and cause me to...
Refreshment for Your Soul
There is a lot of talk these days about self-care. I don’t think most of us do enough “self-care”and I truly believe that if we take care of ourselves we are better able to care for others. But to me, self-care isn’t enough. I want more than that. I prefer to think...
The Power of Strong Relationships
It’s been quite awhile since I have posted and many of you have asked if I’m ok – and yes, thank you, I have been doing great! I have just been busy living my normal “pre-cancer” life – enjoying my husband, my kids and grandkids, and catching up with friends. I’ve...
When God Seems Silent
About a week ago it occurred to me that I haven’t been hearing from God in the way that I usually do. When I have been reading my Bible and devotionals, the words just seem to bounce off instead of reaching deep into my soul. I kind of think that’s why I have been...
Catch the Little Foxes
The Bible amazes me. It teaches us deep and powerful spiritual truths from the Lord, and at the same time it teaches us common sense wisdom that can have a tremendous impact on our daily lives. The verse I came upon today is a subtle, short little verse, and it’s...