The Generation Gap

Over the past year, my mother has been struggling with cancer and the life changing repercussions. Some days she has simply carried on as though the cancer did not exist. Many other days, however, she was depressed, discouraged and afraid. Cancer is one of those things that is totally out of our control. It appears…

The constant ache and then sudden, excruciating pain of anything cold that ruled my last week is not something I will soon forget. Growing up, I had two traumatic experiences with dentists and consequently, I do not go to the dentist any more often than is absolutely necessary. Normally, our family goes in all together…

I recently started doing a Bible study entitled, “Becoming a Woman of Simplicity”. I am only few pages in, but already it seems that the author wrote the book specifically for me. One of the best lines so far was by  John Phillips, “Good works are not the price of salvation, they are the proof”….

Earlier today, I had an amazing conversation with some Christian friends about judgement. This can be a hot topic and many are reluctant to discuss it because of the political correctness of our society. Many are afraid to offend or be accused of being harsh or unloving. Judgement isn’t a popular conversation because it means…

Today, I had to apologize. Someone precious to me pressed a (few) button(s) they didn’t even realize they were pressing. I was tired, stressed, frustrated and feeling defensive. I barked. The person’s response was condescending. I barked again. We got off the phone and I simmered; and then I prayed. Today, I had to apologize….

Recently, I bought a book for my husband called Redeeming the Time, by Steve Maxwell.  One of the Maxwell family’s key philosophies is that God made us to do. When I hear children whine, “I’m bored!” my immediate reaction is that I can find plenty for them to do. So much discontent comes from not…