Prayer

From the moment I knew of their conception, I have prayed for my children. Intense prayers. Specific prayers. Over the years I have prayed for their salvation, teachers, friends, the future spouse; for God’s guidance and Lordship in their lives; for protection...

Marie Kondo

True confessions. In a world of hate/love for Marie Kondo’s organizational methods, her teachings intrigue me.  Although I do not thank my clothes for their service and my book collection would cause her to run from the room screaming, I enjoy her show, read her...

Do It Myself

The mantra of  “Do it myself” began when our daughter, Libby, was quite young. I won’t say how young as you wouldn’t believe me although it’s documented in her baby book if you need irrefutable proof. As soon as I’d wiggled shoes onto her little feet, she’d...

The Bard and the Bible

Bob Hostetler, in his fascinating Shakespeare Devotional, The Bard and The Bible, poses a question which refuses to leave me in peace. (Thanks, Bob.) If you were about to draw your last breath on earth how would you complete this sentence? “I wish I had served my God...

Memory Keepers

My beloved North Carolina has been in the news too many times these last weeks because of hurricane Florence. One article documented what people took with them when they fled their homes: pets, photo albums, letters, clothes, and jewelry. One person took their...