The Editor

As a writer I am always looking for an editor.  Sometimes it’s a friend, a sister or my husband.  When I’m really in a pinch…it ends up being me.  Thank God for spell check! Being my own editor is a bad thing. It makes no difference how grammatically affluent I am or how many words […]

Backsliding

We all have the tendency to backslide.  GRRRRR…. Be it our diet, our work-out routine, anger management, Bible reading, prayer time or hateful words – it matters not what the problem is, but it does matter what we do once we notice. I don’t know about you, but I sometimes see my backsliding behaviors and […]

The Choice Is Ours

The life I lead these days affords me the privilege to encounter many people’s opinions on God, Jesus Christ, church, Christian living, rights, wrongs, theories and a plethora of other topics from raising children to caring for the elderly. Between friends, family, songs, poems, books, articles, devotionals, newsletters and the internet – the sentiments on […]

Decisions, Decisions…

Life is full of decisions – from choosing what to wear to changing professions.  Daily we are required to decide which direction to take and what choice to make.  Not all decisions are life-altering, but several ARE! Take for instance, someone lies to you.  Do you call them up and ball them out?  Do you […]

Standing Up

Hobby Lobby is one of my favorite stores.  I love sifting through the decorative items, picture frames and scrapbooking paraphernalia.  I am SO NOT a creative person, but Hobby Lobby makes me feel like I could do something unique if I sort of tried (not that I ever do – it’s the thought that counts). […]

Obedience

O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E.  Just the word ‘obedience’ sounds like a drag.  And I bet it makes you think of giving up something you like, but know is not good for you.  Or that you’ll be lacking in the fun area of life.  Sure sounds like that to me! Hold on a second!  As a parent, don’t I […]