Lavish Love: Love that Lasts
“This is the way God put it: ‘I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!’” Jeremiah 31:3 The Message (MSG) This week, with the bombardment of ads and store displays, many walk a path where they do not identify or feel loved. Perhaps it is a relationship or marriage that has deteriorated; a child, teen,...
Guest post
This week I am a guest blogger for Julie Lavender and sharing one of my favorite verses. We met through online writing, then in person at the Enrich Conference last fall. When you click to read my blog, please travel around her site. You are in for a treat—edible ones as in recipes, but also a wealth of “nature finds” that will have you stop...
A Sweet Encounter: Chocolate and Kindness
During a trip to the beach last week, my friends and I stopped at a chocolate shop. A photo of the famous Lucy and Ethel candy factory episode triggered laughter and the aroma of chocolate beckoned us toward the candy counter. While we were browsing, a kind gentleman asked my friend Dot, “If you could have any day you wanted what would you...
Peace: Trading Lunches and Trading Hearts
When my girls were little, I packed healthy school lunches. The other day, my daughter Kate reminded me no one ever wanted to trade lunches with her. A turkey sandwich, fruit, or yogurt wasn’t appealing. Kids wanted chips, Twinkies, and Little Debbie’s. Whenever we trade, we expect to get something better. Kate’s friends didn’t realize her...
It’s Still Christmas
We’ve unwrapped presents, devoured Christmas cookies, licked the last candy cane, and attended holiday parties. Emails advertising post-Christmas sales came to our inbox on December 25 and on December 26, we may wait in return lines at stores or check ads for post-Christmas sales. On January...
Are You Looking for Change?
During a New Year’s Day supper, the conversation moved to resolutions. My friend said she never makes resolutions. “Well, this year I made a goal. Ten pounds. I want to lose ten pounds.” Another chimed in and said she has a hard time keeping her resolutions and is a member of the “resolution drop out club”. She’s not alone. Eighty...
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“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 16:11 (NIV)
