I was sitting here this morning thinking about Memorial Day. So many people see it as simply a day off of work, not giving any thought as to why they get the day off. I didn’t grow up in a military household. My father proudly served in the Army. He was drafted close to the … More Soldiers and Sacrifice
Have you ever felt stuck? You are ready to move ahead and progress, and well, you just can’t. Circumstances demand you remain stationary when everything in you is screaming to go forward. Not fun. Some days, I just feel stuck. I have in my mind the way I think things should go and what the … More Standing Still
I’m a big chicken when it comes to storms. Seriously. Growing up in Georgia, we had the severe thunderstorms with an occasional tornado. I used to be terrified of even the thunderstorms. If it started lightning and thundering, I would close my eyes and try so hard to distract myself. Okay, let’s be honest… Most … More Sovereignty, Storms, and Surrender
Church songs are not what they used to be. I’m not here to debate the use of your church’s music verses ours. I’m simply stating a fact. The reason I’m able to state this so plainly is because I came across an old hymnal today. I can’t remember where we got it from, possibly my … More Lessons From “The Old School Hymnal”
Grief is a funny thing. Often, at certain times when it is “socially acceptable” to grieve, no tears will come. You sit there, stone-faced, numb, unable to cry, unable to process. For example, when the death of a loved one occurs, some sit quietly through the funeral, showing no emotion. This doesn’t in any way … More When Grief Meets Grace
Most women dread the thought of ever being told or realizing that they sound or act like their mother. She is the last thing in the world they would ever want to become. Not me. See, my mother is what I want to be when I grow up. My mama is a very simple, practical … More A Godly Example
For so many, Mother’s Day is a happy day filled with smiles, flowers, Hallmark cards, hugs, little voices saying, “I love you, Mommy,” sweet church sermons, meals someone else prepared, sometimes even a house someone else cleaned. For others, it is a day filled with forced smiles, feelings of inadequacy, longing, despair, empty arms, lots … More Empty Arms
