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Jefferson Bethke says in his YouTube video that the church “shouldn’t be a museum for good people, but a hospital for the broken.” That ...

The sky has certainly been dramatic lately. Both sunrises and sunsets are breathtakingly gorgeous. My late husband used to say, “Let’s wa...

When Jesus was born into humanity, He chose humble people. Here He was, the Son of God, and His glory was hidden. His Plan and Purpose, t...

When Jesus was born into humanity, He chose humble people. Here He was, the Son of God, and His glory was hidden. His Plan and Purpose, t...

The greatest Gift I’ve ever received is the forgiveness of my sins. Jesus took it ALL on the cross some 2000 years ago. Because He loves ...

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

While driving my granddaughter, she sat in her carseat, talking non stop and looking around. It was a windy fall day and leaves were blow...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. It’s an ugly and uncomfortable topic. But, it is important to talk and write about...

Kelly Balarie writes in her recent book, Battle Ready: “I find law keeping not to be freedom but bondage. If you’re starting to feel you ...

Recently, while praying in the wee hours of the morning, I heard a noise at 2:30 AM. It was a bird singing right outside my window. It wa...

Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat... and sent the multitudes away. And... He went up on the mountain by Himself to p...

The dreaded day arrived. It was time to get rid of baby girl’s pacifier (aka; “bee”). My granddaughter has had it since the day she came ...

In the aftermath of the multiple mass shootings across our country perpetrated by (alleged) private citizens, this is a tough devotion to...

On July 4, 2019, a small, open two seater plane with an engine that looked like it belonged on a lawn mower pulled me and a hang glider p...

I’d just gotten up and opened the curtains in my hotel room. The sunrise was beautiful and I thanked God for another beautiful masterpiec...

This morning my granddaughter and I explored the woods. We ate wild strawberries. We checked out teeny tadpoles and big green frogs. We p...

God talks a lot about fear in the Scriptures. He knows we struggle with fear in all areas of our lives. Constant fear leads to anxiety. A...

Last weekend, I spent time with my granddaughter, Emmie, and grandpuppy Shamus. It was fun and challenging. What fascinated me most was w...

My granddaughter and I watched her 1st parade recently. The theme was “Strolling of the Heifers” in Brattleboro, VT. It was kitschy and f...

I sat down earlier this month with someone I never thought I’d meet; let alone invite into my home for dinner. But, the Holy Spirit impre...