Not too long ago, a college woman stopped my daughter in the restroom at the student center on her university campus to question her about her clothing. Abby was dressed head to toe in black…as usual. No, Abby doesn’t dress in a goth style, nor is she typically so plain in her dress. In fact, Abby has a real flair… Read More
I’m a morning person. While I have as difficult time as the next person getting out of bed in the mornings, it’s a mixed bag for me. I lie there for a few minutes enjoying the sweetness of slumber, but I can’t linger between the sheets too long because I’m anticipating much more than I’m forsaking. Each morning I look… Read More
To officially wrap up these extensive postings on friendship I’ve sweetly titled A Harvest of Friendships, I bring you a videoed message from one of my Golden Delicious Apple Friends and myself. Monday I had the privilege of speaking to my own MOPS gals about our different types of friendships – Red, Green, and Golden Delicious – and the efforts… Read More
Here’s where the comparison comes to a grinding halt. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t take any bravery whatsoever to be an apple. Maybe it’s a little scary dangling from the tree branch, but, hey, apples don’t even have feelings, much less fears. But to be a good friend it takes a stout measure of courage. Courage is… Read More
Let’s establish one fact right from the start. Golden Delicious Apple friends are rare. When I speak of these golden beauties I’m not talking of the dozen or so good gal pals you have. Those are a blessing indeed. But these Golden Delicious Apple friends are such that you could never really manage to keep in your possession more than… Read More
As this talk of friendship draws to a close this week, I introduce to you the most cherished variety of all: the Golden Delicious Apple friend. Proverbs 25:11 says, “The right word spoken at the right time is like a golden apple on a silver platter.” Because we’ve determined that a friend is one who speaks into your life and… Read More