This week Robin joins us with thoughts on Sabbath rest, no doubt a critical piece of our her journey with her son. On…

I once attended a presentation where the speaker began with, “Summer, fall, and winter are seasons – spring  is a miracle.” I’ve thought about…

I have a number of treasured plants on my small suburban property, many of which were planted by my late husband, Ray. Although…

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…

After growing up in Delaware, one of the things I like best about living in Georgia is the relatively mild winters dotted with…

Several years ago, then-seven-year-old grandson Joshua made a derogatory comment about tree huggers. Guessing he was…

To use one of Mom’s old expressions, I suppose I come by it honestly. My grandfathers supported their families by farming…

Whenever I heard the old hymn, In the Garden, my thoughts immediately travel back in time to the many Sunday…

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…

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…

Family and friends want to help in your time of mourning and grief. Let them. Accept graciously what they can offer. Even if…

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…

Despite his global developmental delays and seizure activity, Henry continued to spread positivity, delight and vivacious life to everyone…

Henry was our first grandchild. He transformed Gregg and me into “Papa” and “Grandma.” He installed Paul and Sarah as “Daddy” and “Mommy.” He…

When Carla invited us into her journey in grieving for her sweet little grandson, our hearts intertwined even more. I looked forward to…

As we wrap up the Valley of Tears series, it is so appropriate to end with the incredible promise that “each one appears before God in Zion”. No matter how hard the journey, the Lord promises…

The journey to Zion held great danger when the pilgrims traveled through the Valley of Tears. They could not carry enough water for the entire trip. The valley was…

The Israelites most likely started their trek toward Jerusalem with great anticipation, looking forward to not only corporate worship and experiencing God’s presence more intimately, but also to reunite with…

A few weeks ago, Daily Treasure Guest Writer, Karen Grant, wrote about Betrayal. She did not sugar coat the grief of betrayal with…

You may have noticed Today’s Treasure is the same today as yesterday. However, there is one small difference. In the NIV we read, “….whose heart is on…