Full Attention Please!
God so loved the world...the WHOLE world...that He gave His Son...His one and only Son...all that He had...my Lord Jesus!
Holding Together
If we only look to each other, we've left out the one true source of the cement, the glue that will hold us together. It's our Lord Jesus!
Leaning
“Mrs. Vogelsang, Addison is making trouble in his row. He won’t leave people alone.” I caught Addison’s eye, easy enough since he was...
Who's Responsible?
“Here… try this plum wine. It’s the best and it’s only made at this winery. I know you’ll love it!” “Excuse me lady, but I’ll have to ask...
Show AND Tell!
“Don’t tell me it’s a beautiful day. Show me!” This ongoing message to my writing students over the years encouraged them to use...
Taking the Pulse
“It’s going to be okay. You’re going to be all right.” Through the slits in my eyelids I could vaguely see a small crowd of people...
Self Care Is Not Being Selfish
“I don’t care how loud she cries. Do not let her in! Here’s the key in case there’s a true emergency.” Those were my directions to my...
Regrets and Promises
“I’m sorry but the damage is too much. I’ll have to replace many of the boards in the front. But the termites are too many. We’ll have to...
Keeping the Beat with Jesus!
“There it goes again!” I lay on my back ready for a good night’s sleep, and my heart began to race… not just a few seconds but for almost...
Worth Saving?
“So where is the end piece to the valance?” During construction the workers had taken down the blinds for our sliding door and put...
