God called and delivered His children out of the bondage of Egypt into His rest, yet they disobeyed Him in the wilderness and were not permitted…
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While teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath, Jesus sees a woman who has been crippled for 18 years. His heart is…
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Jesus enters his final week on earth. He will become the Passover lamb in just a few days. He accepts a dinner invitation from…
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Jesus loved to spend time with his friends. Among some of his closest friends were Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha. Jesus…
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I have always been amazed that Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented in the Temple at eight days old. Jesus…
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I have always wondered why God needed to rest after He completed creation. Why would the Creator need to rest? He is the…
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This week Robin joins us with thoughts on Sabbath rest, no doubt a critical piece of our her journey with her son. On…
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I once attended a presentation where the speaker began with, “Summer, fall, and winter are seasons – spring is a miracle.” I’ve thought about…
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I have a number of treasured plants on my small suburban property, many of which were planted by my late husband, Ray. Although…
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It was an overcast mid-January day here in Georgia. A few shafts of sunlight split the steely sky, only to be engulfed once again by clouds…
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After growing up in Delaware, one of the things I like best about living in Georgia is the relatively mild winters dotted with…
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Several years ago, then-seven-year-old grandson Joshua made a derogatory comment about tree huggers. Guessing he was…
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To use one of Mom’s old expressions, I suppose I come by it honestly. My grandfathers supported their families by farming…
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Whenever I heard the old hymn, In the Garden, my thoughts immediately travel back in time to the many Sunday…
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Grief is the price we pay for love. When we love deeply, we grieve deeply. Continue to love. Don’t be afraid to love again. Continue…
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Mourning death and holding on to faith are not mutually exclusive. In fact, without my faith in God, I believe I would have handled Henry’s death in…
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Family and friends want to help in your time of mourning and grief. Let them. Accept graciously what they can offer. Even if…
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What part of “the body” are you? What role did you play in the life of the deceased? What was your relationship with him or her? Are…
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Despite his global developmental delays and seizure activity, Henry continued to spread positivity, delight and vivacious life to everyone…
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Henry was our first grandchild. He transformed Gregg and me into “Papa” and “Grandma.” He installed Paul and Sarah as “Daddy” and “Mommy.” He…
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