[Tweet "Memories are comforting."] Today would have been my 39th wedding anniversary with Pastor Paul Giesbrecht . Our marriage ended on October 17, 2009 as he was promoted to…
Opportunity Not Obstacle Ever had to let go of something familiar and embrace something brand new? Of course, all of us have. If you’ve ever changed churches, you know what…
Big Plans for the Little Ones I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I was elated when a few months later, I gave…
Plan to Succeed [Tweet "You’ve failed. Again."] It’s time to reorganize. Start over. Begin again. Use a fresh approach, a new strategy. When you are discouraged, it’s probably not that…
Ever lost something? Of course, all of us have. We've lost items, friends have gone, and now we dread the future. Ever feel like your happy ending is not what…
Break Every Chain “How could church people be so mean?” I thought to myself. Just a few hours earlier, my pastor-husband had been told to turn in his resignation. Now,…
Baby steps. Remember when your infant suddenly morphed into a toddler? It happened so fast. One day, they crawled, rolled or scooted toward you. And then all of a sudden,…
You know how it goes. Ooops, you forgot to buy a gift someone on your list. What shall I give him? Sometimes it's hard to figure out what people want…
Joy to the World Joy is in the air during the holidays. Children laughing, families gathering, church services full of song and praise. “Joy to the World” is one of…
O Come All Ye Faithful “Come on in, we have a place for you.” [Tweet "Doesn’t it feel good to be welcomed, to a friend’s home or family gathering?"]Especially at…