Maybe you had a big idea, but your family just wasn’t on board. Or maybe a family member had a crazy idea, and you told them it just wasn’t going to fly for many reasons. Which one can you identify with? It’s so easy to be dismissive of family members. We tend to see their…
Samuel’s Example
[Hannah said] “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.” And he [little Samuel] worshiped the Lord there.” 1 Samuel 1:27-28 He worshiped the Lord- can a three or four-year-old worship the Lord?! I think this…
Role Model
Think of the people you have admired in your lifetime. The ladies I’ve admired were good at things I aspired to. A few were outstanding professionals in my field, but most were ordinary women who lived their faith, lovingly serving others. When I was a young teenager, I admired my best friend’s mom. Her home…
Stand Up
These two lovebirds haven’t yet celebrated their second anniversary. We were present at their wedding when this photo was taken. The bride is a close relative and is married to a Marine who is now awaiting orders for deployment. Our hearts are heavy for them during this wartime. The Bible has a lot to say…
Investments
“We’re engaged!” announced a happy first grader coming in from recess. Their amused teacher had noticed a growing closeness between her two students and smiled at their sweetness. The delighted little girl explained that the little boy had proposed marriage on the playground, and she had accepted. Being a busy teacher, she didn’t think much…
Kindnesses
Have you ever had someone do something kind for you and you made a resolution to pay it forward? Well, that has been happening to me since my surgery last week. We’ve been lovingly spoiled for over a week by family and friends. I’ve been making mental notes of all the things that have been…