The Power of “AS”

Truth be told, I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. I believe love is expressed countless times in a variety of ways every single day. Not just on this one special occasion. But global marketing tells a different story. In grade school we determine how lovable we are by...

How to Stay in Hope with God

Recently I was filled with awe at the tenderness and love God has shown to us, his children. When my husband accidentally hit our granddaughter with his car, he was devastated. The “what if’s” plagued his mind, both waking and sleeping. After a few days he said to me,...

Being vs. Doing

This past weekend Americans celebrated Labor Day. Traditionally this holiday signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Officially, however, the first Monday in September is reserved to honor the achievements of American workers. Labor Day focuses on...

When the Road Leads to Grief

I never heard the phone ring, but my husband’s voice jolted me awake. “Cindy, Cindy, wake up. Answer the phone! Cindy, answer the phone!” It was 1:30 a.m. Was I dreaming? I wished I was. The message would alter my life forever. My oldest sister had just been killed in...

Not Even the Tiniest Inkling

Why do you suppose God says so many times and in so many ways that he loves us? Is it because we humans are so hard-headed, we have to hear it over and over before we finally get it? Maybe it’s because in our uniqueness we each hear “I love you” in our own way. Or...