“Ya’ll make yourself at home,” my friend calls from the back bedroom, “I’m setting up mama’s lunch tray.” I answer the question lodged on my children’s face. “Mrs. Bonnie’s mother lives here also. Mrs. Laura
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Victory Perspective
The invisible battle of trust, is the biggest battle I face. When I find myself wondering in my wandering, I return to these stories of God’s faithfulness. I can trust God has already won the battle
Read moreBackyard Bouquet: Friendship and Canning Jars
I amble to the mailbox, praising God for the strength to walk this far. Two doors down, I catch a glimpse of my neighbor returning home from his afternoon walk. Usually his wife of over
Read moreOn the Way to Uncertainty
We met a life long friend on the way to the Uncertainty. Neither my husband nor I programmed Uncertainty into the GPS. Yet somehow, we landed in this foreign land, a place where everything seems
Read moreFrom the Other Side of the Door
I stand front door and knock. My humble efforts of delivering a meal and a hug is my way of reaching out and providing joy amidst a difficult circumstance. This year I find myself on
Read moreA Little Something: The Language of Friendship
Tucked between medical bills and junk mail a cheerful yellow envelope begged to be opened. How did the sender know I would need this today? Recent health issues have positioned me to be on the
Read moreOne Word
The young woman sitting across from me was what my mother called an ‘old soul’; she was wise beyond her years. She possessed a desire to know God’s heart by studying His word. Her heart’s
Read moreAngelic Greetings
“Greetings, Mary, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Mary was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you.
Read morePreserving to Persevere
I tightened the apron around my waist waiting for my assignment. Mom peered through her glasses perched at the end of her nose, thumbing through the vintage Ball Canning Guide. The sheer sight of the
Read moreAmbush
A few years ago my husband and I vacationed with friends in the Rocky Mountains. Our ski pass enabled us to ski at various resorts including Breckenridge, Vail, and Keystone. On our third day of
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