Don’t Stare At The Sun

What were you doing this past Monday afternoon? Were you one of the millions of Americans who dawned a pair of “eclipse safe glasses” or a homemade version and stared up at the sun? Why were we inundated with warnings of severe eye damage if we stared too...

Embrace the Interruptions

This summer I have had the privilege of coming together with ladies in my small group and going through Jackie Kendall’s book, “Surrender your jr. god badge.”  The overall challenge of this book is to stop trying to play God, and instead trust Him....

Anticipating Your Destination

With summer upon us, it is now a common sight to see cars loaded up with car-top carriers and bicycles attached to the trunk. Kids are out of school and vacations are finally happening. For months now we have been planning and dreaming of these trips. We don’t even...

One Step at a Time

“Auntie Mary! How do I get down?” I heard these words coming from my sweet four-year old niece, Maria. I had joined one of my sisters at the park on that sunny morning and was enjoying time with some of my nieces and nephews.  As I turned to see where she...

Take a Stone With You

It’s one of those dreary, rainy days that makes me want to stay inside, curled up with a good book and a hot cup of tea. I wonder if part of the reason that God gives us days like this is to be still?  The minutes seem to be in no hurry to tick by on rainy days,...