War ~ state of armed conflict My grandma had a phrase that she used when she was extremely upset with someone. “Well, (enter name), can just take a flying kiss at a rolling donut.” Not that Grandma was an angry person at all, but you knew if she got to that point, it was a…

True Power ~ More = Less We live in a time where more is everything. We keep striving for more, more, more and it is all just so exhausting. Praise God, as a Christian, more is less! Easter has many, many layers. Our thoughts shift from the Baby in the manger to the Messiah, the…

I’ll be Happy When Resolution Ever been diagnosed with the “I’ll be happy when . . .” syndrome or made resolutions year after year to no avail. Guilty of both! Waiting for things to be in line with our distorted expectations or thinking we’re going to fix something with a simple declaration never works. In…

Who am I ~ what defines me? Am I defined by my family, how I grew up, my education, my mistakes? What is it that identifies me? 3 1/2 months old – I always have loved reading! This little gem was cut to fit into one of my grandma’s lockets. . . college senior picture…

Much to my husband’s dismay, the Christmas decorations are still up! Yep, it’s February 7, 2023, and the tree is still lit, the mantle still has it’s festive display, and the Nativity on top of the piano still reminds us of why we celebrate the season. We decorate the day after Thanksgiving – choosing the…