The latest on the blog
God Speaks Through A Word.
BELIEVE. RELAX. JOY. SIMPLIFY. Each year for the last several years I have chosen a word to be my "theme" for the year. This year I chose SIMPLIFY. On January 1 I woke up feeling a little unsettled. And I kept singing that song, "I surrender all" over and...
Look for the Little Things.
"Look, mommy!!! It's a shirt!" This was the response my 3-year-old great nephew had with every Christmas present he opened. He was so excited whether it was a shirt, pajamas, book or a Hot Wheels® racetrack. He took his time opening every present and enjoying each...
He’s More Than a Play Caller.
Doomsday. The Monday after the last regular-season game in the NFL. Coaches dropping like flies! Do owners and GM's just not care? "It's business", they say. But really it's more than business to the players and coaches. I watched as my team lost Coach Pagano...
It’s Goal Time Again!
New Year's Resolutions. Phoooweeeee! We start with not planning to eat sugar and planning to exercise 6 days a week. We plan to be a better spouse, parent and co-worker. We are going to declutter the house by spending 15 minutes each day getting rid of the unwanted...
Dinner’s Ready!
I walked in the door to an invitation to come straight to the kitchen to sit down. Morgan and Roger had prepared dinner for me. The table was set; the water glasses were full; ranch chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls were waiting for me. What a...
There is a Season…
An elderly friend was not doing so well after emergency surgery to alleviate pressure from a blood clot that was slowly cutting off her airway. One of our pastors prayed over her that God would perform a miracle and heal her so that God could be glorified. God...
And the Name Is….
I just realized that I posted the new reindeer name on Facebook and Instagram but forgot to post it on the website! The winner of "Rudolph's Backup Reindeer Name" is..........Tinsel. Coming in at a close second is..... Cinnamon! Thanks to all those who participated...
‘Twas The Night Before the First Christmas
'Twas the night before the first Christmas and all through the town Folks were sleeping in hotel beds while Mary and Joseph walked around. The people were ready for the census to be done In hopes to return soon to their precious homes. The animals were nestled all...
What If Rudolph Couldn’t Lead the Sleigh?
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen. But don't forget the most famous reindeer of all. The one who leads the sleigh like a fog horn in the snow. Rudolph! The red-nosed reindeer. But what if Rudolph...
