I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a dear friend who epitomizes grace, although she probably wouldn’t agree. She is one of those people who has suffered so deeply it’s hard to understand how she is still standing upright, much less smiling and serving others with compassion. She is deep. Deep…
I wrote this poem when I was serving as a short term missionary at a women’s shelter in Maryland about 22 years ago. (Could I…
There is something profoundly painful about a child saying they want to leave. It cuts to the core. I know that when my children say…
Offering and Receiving I’m so thankful I was asked to post something for www.familymatters.net — this is my first official post! I hope you enjoy it. …
My MomLifeToday blog Here’s my newest blog at MomLife Today — I hope you enjoy it! BTW this is a great site for moms in…

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you. ” Isaiah 43:1-4