Friday Favorites – Grieving and Getting Through the Holidays
My new husband Jim and I began decorating for Christmas in our new home Thanksgiving weekend. He and I, both previously widowed, have found joy in putting thought into our…
My new husband Jim and I began decorating for Christmas in our new home Thanksgiving weekend. He and I, both previously widowed, have found joy in putting thought into our…
It was a regular Monday morning – I was getting ready for my work week. Planning, organizing, praying for my husband and family. According to my schedule I had chosen…
"Joy to the world, the Lord is come." The verses of this familiar holiday carol float through the air Walmart, Target, or on the radio, yet for many, the holiday…
Dear Friends and Family, October is here. October 17, 2016 marks the seven-year anniversary of Pastor Paul's promotion to heaven. Thank you for your continued prayers for our new blended family.…
Are you tired of plodding through life? Like a plane on automatic pilot, our prayers can be repetitive, predictable, and even humdrum as we go through the motions. Ever wonder if…
Mother's Day is coming up this weekend. According to StatisticBrain.com, the USA boasts a total of 85.4 million moms. The source calculates $671 billion will be spent on Mother's Day…
*This article was originally published in Reclaim magazine. Is there an empty place at your table this Christmas? For many, this will be their first holiday season without their loved one.…
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come.” The verses of the familiar holiday carol waft through the holiday rush at big box stores, yet for many the holiday season…
It’s my seventh Christmas since Pastor Paul, my husband of twenty-eight years, had the fatal motorcycle accident that tore him from my arms and caused his untimely home-going. I treasure…
I am a huge American Idol fan. I remember cheering on winners like Kelly Clarkson (season 1), Carrie Underwood (season 4), and Taylor Hicks (season 5). Each season I was…