by lijadmin | Oct 10, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Mercy and Grace Have you ever prayed, prayed, and prayed so more only for God to not answer you the way you wanted? The year 2020 was a challenging time for everyone. My son, Nicholas, decided to move from Alabama to Nebraska. I was not in favor of his decision, so...
by Kristie Brothers | Oct 3, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I did some crazy things as a biology teacher like dissecting a frozen rattlesnake (venom stays viable when frozen) and assigning students to parenthood using fresh eggs (broken eggs in the hallways). The craziest was bringing an iguana into the classroom to live. Why...
by Kristie Brothers | Sep 26, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
I have often said that my story is not one about forgiveness– my story IS forgiveness. Why do we forgive? When is it time to forgive? How often do we forgive? The conclusion I have come to with these questions is this: 1. Because I have been forgiven. 2....
by Kristie Brothers | Sep 19, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
A few years ago, I had an idea to get a blue heeler for my dad since it is his favorite dog breed. This dog was going to be an outside dog only, kind of like Dad’s “shop dog”. He named him Cowboy since Blue Heelers were bred to herd cattle. Dad fenced the yard in for...
by lijadmin | Sep 12, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Oh, My Words I exhale softly as the familiar rhythm of the porch swing lulls me to sweet relaxation. My puppy, full of energy and curiosity, is happily exploring the front yard. A gentle breeze stirs distant memories as I listen to the hum of the tractor and the...
by lijadmin | Sep 5, 2021 | Christian Faith, Hope, & Love
Sitting alone in the ER waiting room. There is an adult daughter and her mother close to me. I could hear bits of their conversation. I found myself transported back in time to a hospital room so many years ago. The room was only lit by the television, but no sound...
