Rock Solid: A Grandmother’s Hopes and Legacy
Today I welcome award winning writer Julie Lavender. After you read about her treasured moments that offer spiritual insights, please respond with a comment, and be entered into a drawing to receive her latest book. Sometimes the simplest activity turns into the most precious memory Several months before my grandson Benaiah turned two, I had...
“Look at Me!” From A Child’s Mouth to My Heart
Last week, my five-year-old grandson came to my house to play Wii bowling. Yes, it’s the dinosaur of electronic games and despite its age, in excellent working order. My sweet boy wanted to first play alone, then later with me, “to practice” and improve to compete with family members. I had stepped away to refill my coffee mug when I...
All is Ours Day
I’ve been fascinated lately by unusual days on the calendar. No, I don’t mean one day the temperatures call for a tall glass of iced tea while considering spring planting, and the next day we're curling up with a cup of hot chocolate reading a good book. Those days are unusual but expected in March and early April. I’m referring to the days...
Bound Newspapers and Broken Hearts
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (ESV) It’s not an activity for teens today, but in my era, student government held newspaper drives to raise funds for activities. One Saturday morning, several of us piled into our teacher’s station wagon (yes, that dates me) and picked up newspapers in neighborhoods. We...
March: From Riddles to Growth
In grade school, my friends and I often read riddles. Clever or silly, we heard the answer, laughed, and groaned, “Of course”. One riddle I remember is, “What is the only date of the year that gives a command?” I don’t recall my friends’ reaction, but I recall the sensible answer: “March 4th.” March is the only month associated with movement....
Hopeful Living: Moving Forward While Remaining
Reflecting on changes 2020 brought in daily living, relationships, and celebrations, each one of us can look back on disappointments—the trip that didn’t happen; or the opposite-sweet moments where we had smiles --finally hugging grandchildren. Perhaps we felt a sense of accomplishment-- reading books, organizing and cleaning closets, or...
Will You Carry Me? Leaning on God’s Promises
After walking around a theme part for six hours, my five-year old grandson, despite loving every ride he went on, was tired. His legs just couldn’t take one more step. He didn’t whine or cry, but his slow walking led his uncle to see his need and pick him up and carry him. As they approached me, I saw a smile on his little face, . Do we ever...
January is Hot Tea Month: Steeping in Life Lessons
In celebration of National Hot Tea Month, brew a cup of tea, and let’s look together at lessons tea offers for hopeful living. According to legend, in 2737 BC, as Chinese emperor Shen-Nung waited for water to boil, tea leaves from a nearby bush inadvertently fell into the pot. Whether he was curious, thirsty, or a risk-taker, the emperor drank...
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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)