I was broken. Used and abused. Taken advantage of. Embarrassed and ashamed. Unlovely and unloved. Then I met him, and my life changed. So did my attitude, my outlook, and my self-confidence. He told me
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Watching Their Love
“Did you really put a fish in Granny’s pocketbook?” I asked Papa. “I did. And she picked it up to comb her hair before she realized it wasn’t her comb,” Papa chuckled. After he shared
Read moreLoving One Another Well
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Learning to love God’s way Valentine’s Day fills us with thoughts of love but not necessarily the
Read moreNo Greater Love
Can love change the world? I’m reminded of splendor and thunder; how the trickle-down effects of selflessness, patience, kindness, and faithfulness instead of selfishness, impatience, and unfaithfulness can change lives for the better. There’s no
Read moreDefining Love by examples
Can I play with your mind a little? Nothing dangerous. No hypnotism. Just an intersection in traditional thought streams to see something in a different or fresh way. The Apostle Paul wrote to the church
Read moreLove Like That
Some years ago, our daughter Allie simply stated, “Momma, I want to paint your fingernails.” Really? I thought. After all, I rarely do much nail maintenance myself. Reluctantly, I nodded, then followed her to the
Read moreA Red Pencil Trail
My arsenal was my Bible and a red pencil. I didn’t think about how long it would take or the rationality of my approach. I wanted to know what it meant to love God with
Read moreMy Christmas Wish for You
I wish you peace. I often speak about my father as if he were the best dad a girl could ever have. However, as he approached the end of his life, his faith and integrity
Read moreGift most desired
Colorful lights, tinsel, wreaths, garlands, and bows. Must be Christmas time. Fond memories from my youth flood my mind sporadically throughout the days leading up to Christmas day. Everything about the season speaks the message
Read moreA Friend Loves at All Times—Truth for Today
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 God created friendships for the best and worst of times, and praying friends are a treasure worth their weight
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