Rooted and Grounded
“Those rose trees aren’t looking very good. I wonder what’s happening to them?” The lovely roses that had greeted us in our new home were...
Entwined with Jesus!
“Mom, I’m gonna really miss you!” How many times have I heard that phrase? Usually it was when one of my children was stretching our...
The Cost of Living for Jesus
“I’m sorry, but we don’t have the size of car you reserved. I only have cars three grade levels higher. We do have some nice SUVs on the...
You're Doing It Wrong!
“Mom, what do we DO with all of this?” My young children whispered their overwhelmed anxiety as they took in the array of china, silver,...
Living Generously
“Thank you for the invitation, but I’m sorry I can’t join the choir. I really enjoy singing, but I can’t always make rehearsals. My lupus...
Occupied with a Glad Heart!
“That person certainly has been in that bathroom for a long time. I don’t know how much longer I can wait!” “Are you sure there’s...
A Sucker for Christ!
“Who put sugar in my salt shaker? Was it you, Christine?” Every morning and evening my father brushed his teeth with salt. The sugar...
JESUS: The One Who Settles Everything!
“Stop your giggling and settle down in there. Don’t make me have to come in there!” I’m sure my mom or my cousin’s mom said that numerous...
The Shepherd Boy's Questions
The brilliant light from the angels is gone. The shepherds make haste on their way The Savior is born, to the stable they run To find the...
