Today's Blessing

There is a fine line between a good and bad decision. It only takes a split second, a momentary lapse of judgment, to make a regrettable choice. All of us, at times, have unfortunately chosen poorly. Nevertheless, before you act out on your frustration today - think twice! Or three times! Or more! God is with you… He will help you!

Create in me a pure heart, O God. (Psalm 51:10, NKJV)

Dear Mom, There is a purpose for everything under the sun: a time to work, a time to relax, a time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to keep, a time to throw away, a time to speak, a time to be quiet, a time to destroy and a time to repair. Sweet […]

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birds

Dear Mom, Raising kids is hard and the books don’t properly prepare you for this reality. A tip on correcting your children. Of course, we try to stay in control ourselves and second, if you can – correct them in private. It’s embarrassing for them when the whole family hears you correcting their mistakes. Thankfully, […]

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  Dear Mom, In desperation, we often make quick promises to God. Please God do “this” and I promise I’ll do “that.” Hannah of old vowed as well; “if you give me a child, I’ll give him back to you.” To her that meant, as soon as her child was weaned (I’m not sure what […]

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Ducks

Dear Mom, Consider these ducks on the lake – at first glance they appear to be floating aimlessly, however, underneath the water those little feet are moving a mile a minute. Sweet mom, I know you are probably moving as fast as these little feet; your pace somedays at a break-neck speed. Whatever your responsibilities […]

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Broken Things

“I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; It’s surface was covered with nettles; It’s stone wall was broken down.  When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction …” Proverbs 24:30-32 When my son was in […]

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