Lisa's

Having lived on the earth for over half a century, I understand more clearly how much I don’t know. When I was in my 20’s, I believed I...

Sitting quietly in the light of my small Christmas tree on New Year’s Eve, I reflected on the year that was passing and the New Year to...

Three stuffed and soft Kings sit on my table surrounding baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and a little white sheep with a bell around its neck....

My girls and I took a trip to Punxsutawney this December. Traveling for eight hours with a one year-old and a four-year-old takes courage...

“Sing, Gigi!” Emmie exclaimed. “Sing, Jesus loves Mommy and Daddy and Gigi and JoeJoe and Shamus and Bucky.” I sang softly as we rocked...

A curious series of extraordinary events led me to a friendship I wasn’t expecting. Merriam Webster.com defines curious as “strange,...

I’m often confronted with life situations where an answer is not readily available or apparent. When this happens, I look to Jesus. Just...

I’m a big fan of the Airbnb platform. Recently, the kids and I rented a home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It had been updated and was one...

The dashboard light in my truck came on and a warning bell sounded that the left rear tire was very low on air. I was on my way to my...

To celebrate Fiona’s first birthday, we headed to Wellwood Orchards in Springfield, Vermont. Rows and rows of trees were loaded with...

Last Sunday, my four year old granddaughter and I were watching planes land and take off. It was a gorgeous sunny day with signs of early...

More than a dozen years ago, the Lord laid it on my heart to write devotions on a weekly basis. I enjoy this writing process; capturing...

On a recent family vacation to the beach, my oldest granddaughter and I watched the sunrise on several mornings. The horizon would get...

A friend gave me the book, “Jesus Today,” written by Sarah Young. Ms. Young’s devotion to God is deeply apparent. She wrote this book of...

When my daughter was in high school, she wore a t-shirt that said, Not all who wander are lost. I wouldn’t let her wear it because I told...

My current work involves hospitality. Since this business hosts many groups of people, we go through vacuums at a brisk pace. This week,...

The story is told of Will Rogers who came to his comedian friend, Eddie Cantor, for advice. Will wanted to make some important changes in...

My daughter and son in law recently re-planted her dad’s gravestone site. It was overgrown and needed a fresh makeover. The results are...

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over the past five years is to celebrate and embrace the person God made me to be. It’s...

“That’s a beautiful picture Emmie! Is it a big spider?” “No, Gigi, it’s not a spider. It’s me!” “Oh,” I replied. “Well, I love your hair...