During our closet clean out at church, we found a stack of forgotten hymnals. Our worship team leads us in […]
A Shield
Football players understand the importance of being a shield. Offensive linemen create a moving shield between the running back or […]
As Contagious as the Stomach Bug
There’s always a carrier. Sometimes the person knows they are carrying something, but other times, they are clueless. Maybe they […]
Tradition
Christmas always reminds me of traditions past. Meals grandparents’ houses. Foods made certain ways like only Granny could. Endless card […]
Advent: Love
“Church” for the Old Testament followers wasn’t how we view it today. Once a week, they attended the local synagogue […]
Advent: Joy
It’s everywhere this time of year. Joy. We hear it in songs and see it on wall hangings. We talk […]
Advent: Peace
I remember being a child and praying for peace on earth. Bright-eyed, hopeful, and innocent, I believed with my whole […]
Advent: Hope
I typed the word “hope” into the search engine. Top 10 Stories of Hope in 2025 Stories of Hope Share […]
My Thankfulness Poem
I’m thankful for the house that protects us day and night I’m thankful for my children even when they fuss […]
When Things Fall Apart
I’ve been reading Jen Hatmaker’s memoir, Awake. For those of you who don’t know her, she wrote several popular […]