I do not have a green thumb. But I do have a garden. You do too. “Sister, Sister, how does your garden grow?” While it may seem like an odd time of year to be talking about planting anything in the soil of our backyards, it’s an excellent time to talk about planting seedlings with eternal possibilities in the soil… Read More
Disclaimer: I’ve had the flu for the past 6 days, but I’m determined to begin the new year on the right foot by posting. But if I write anything that doesn’t make sense, chalk it up to both high and cabin fevers! Happy 2013! I was thoroughly blessed in 2012, but I’m a little more ready than usual to close… Read More
Lord, Grant us the ability to focus ferociously on our Savior during this blessed season. Amidst the fudge and fur trees, the gifts and glitter, the shopping and shipping, and the yule logs and yummy treats, may we persistently remember that Christmas is preeminently Emmanuel, God with us. And as we unwrap each sweet gift placed beneath our embellished trees, may we whisper a… Read More
Nothing with me is original. I’m a good cook, but I follow other people’s recipes. I’m a pretty accomplished seamstress, but I always follow a pattern. And I’ve written a few books, but even the ideas in those are not all that original. And I don’t apologize for that. I’ve just written my books in order to share with others… Read More
I’m not saying it was Nancy Lanza’s fault. No mom should be loaded down with the burden of guilt over a heinous crime committed by her adult child, especially one who was among the victims. And I’ve not read or heard anything that would make me suspect this mom’s parenting skills or love for her disturbed child. This post is… Read More
Did you know that the average adult has 3-5 “blue days” each month? That’s right; it’s perfectly normal to have an occasional blue day…a day when you’re just a little sad and you don’t know why, a day when you have a hard time getting motivated to do anything constructive, or a day when you just move a little more… Read More