February 27, 2026 Nurture Your Nature in Me! I remember longing to be a mama. I worked with teens, and it sure was tough to influence them! In my psychology classes, our…
February 20, 2026 Rich Soil “Who will help me bury the compost?” I feel a bit like the Little Red Hen, ready to “do it myself,” but I stifle…
February 13, 2026 Benediction for My “Enemy” “But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44, NIV). (Inspired by Numbers 6:24-27) May the LORD…
January 30, 2026 Don’t Grow Cold “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold… Some days, caring is painful. Look at the news of the…
January 9, 2026 Mend Mending tangibly demonstrates love. My son is home from college. He hands me his favorite shorts, fully trusting that Mama can mend that hole…
December 5, 2025 Christmas Sweater Joy “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:19, NIV). What…
November 28, 2025 Turkey! It’s not about the turkey! Let all be one in love. Personalities, expectations, strong opinions all around. It’s Thanksgiving in a house full of…
November 14, 2025 Serving Goodness Every morning, I scoop the chocolate and stir it until it is well blended. Jeff loves his mocha drink. We used to buy it…
October 24, 2025 Greater Capacity “I wonder if part of the reward for persevering through affliction could be a greater capacity for joy. Jesus tells us that the joy…
October 17, 2025 The REAL Deal “What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day…”Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?” “Real isn’t how you…