Hearts of Love

Hearts of Love

When an old dog needs to learn new tricks, the puppies sometimes lead the way. At 18 months old, my youngest granddaughter Callie was curious when the smallest crumb left on the kitchen floor became a tasty treat or a play toy. She often imitated barks from her dogs,...
Live in the Moments

Live in the Moments

I just watched the sweetest “love story” movie! One of the last lines said, “In the moments of life, good and bad, just live life!” Very few days in this life are utopian days, and many days are ordinary days. Then, there can be very hard days...
DISTRACTIONS

DISTRACTIONS

Every year, my church calls a 21-day Daniel Fast. During this time of concentration and seeking God, I try to reflect on the things that God wants me to work on in my life. It’s amazing what God will show you about yourself. On the 12th day of the fast, God...
Still: The Art of Living in Awe

Still: The Art of Living in Awe

Can you imagine what it was like walking in the Garden of Eden every day, with the Creator of it all – with God?! I love being in nature and observing the majesty of God’s creation. It brings me to tears and swells my heart to overflowing joy. I find myself saying,...
BATTLEGROUND

BATTLEGROUND

On September 11, 2001, at 8:46 am on a Tuesday morning in New York City, an airplane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03, a second plane crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37, a third plane...