Published February 24th, 2011 by

When my husband travels for work my feeling of safety promptly packs its bags and goes right along with him. Nighttime thrusts me into the wanting arms of despair where…

Read More In The Darkness

Published February 22nd, 2011 by

 At a much too early age I carefully select and unearth the truth telling daisy; I anxiously pluck its hope-filled petals to determine true love. I recall that first daisy,…

Read More He Loves Me!

Published February 22nd, 2011 by
Published January 26th, 2011 by

As a young teen I was thin and blissfully unaware of my weight. Far from confident mind you, but the imperfection of my size was still left undiscovered. Just shy…

Read More Confessions Of A Diet Addict

Published January 24th, 2011 by

It happens every time. Lush, beautiful, aromatic vines of yellow honeysuckle faithfully transport me to the backyard of my grandparent’s home in Iowa. Sweet honey nectar bursts to life on my…

Read More Simple Pleasures

Published January 18th, 2011 by

  In case you’re unfamiliar with this clunky, metal device pictured above it’s called a vice-grip. It’s a tool with two grasping sides used to hold objects tightly in place.…

Read More Does Sin Have A Grip On You?

Published January 17th, 2011 by

Who are you holding responsible right now to meet your expectations? Your husband? Your kids? Your friends? Your boss? Your parents? Imagine for a moment the freedom you would feel…

Read More Dealing With Unmet Expectations

Published January 14th, 2011 by

Yesterday I wrote about Martha and how her “busy” got her into all kinds of trouble with Jesus. If you missed it you can click here to catch up. Today I am…

Read More Martha: She Loved Him Too

Published January 13th, 2011 by

“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary,…

Read More A Little Mary For My Martha