My gardens are a bit on the wild side, solely dedicated to providing Monarch caterpillars and butterflies varieties of milkweed; and beautiful Zinnias and Tithonia plants as nectar sources for countless pollinators. Having the space to have gardens (and the ability and the time to care for them) are all things I am thankful for. … Read More Crushed but not Forsaken
In college, I studied Voice and joined the Florida College Chorus. Whether I was singing with a group in Chorus, or singing a solo at a recital: there was a common theme. So. Many. Rehearsals. Posture, breath control, facial expressions, hand placement, lyrics, vocal range… We rehearsed these things so often, that when it… Read More Stage Presence
A visiting preacher ended his sermon with an admonition to stop wearing a “Sunday Face.” Sunday Face – Someone heavily burdened by trials. Upon entry of the church building: transforms into a mirage of someone without a care in the world. I certainly understood what he was referring to. It somehow seems kinder… Read More Sunday Face
In the medical world, we are familiar with the term “Secondary Infection,” which is an infection that develops as a result of the primary illness. When I had Covid, I developed Pneumonia ~ which was the secondary infection. Without Covid, Pneumonia wouldn’t have occurred. In my case, the secondary infection was much worse than the… Read More Secondary Infection of the Heart
It has been said before that humans, on our best days, can be difficult to communicate with… and we now find ourselves in a pandemic. Covid and its serious implications, long-term effects, and even death have caused fear and dread in the hearts of many. Results from the government shut-down, economic hardships, and school cancellations… Read More Temperature of the Heart
Have you ever noticed how artistic God is? We see His handiwork in every sunrise and sunset, in fields of flowers, in the trees swaying softly in the breeze, majestic mountains, and the vast bodies of water. One of my favorite displays of His glory is the sunrise. The brilliant, painted sky brings words of… Read More I See the Sunrise in You
This morning, as I drove my youngest daughter to school, she made a comment that I hope I never forget. I had been asking her a few questions, like: “Did you sleep well?” “Is your toast yummy?” “Are you excited today is Fri-yay?” On our drive to school, after sitting quietly in the backseat she… Read More “Wow! So Many Goods!”
This spring, my daughters and I planted milkweed seeds and hoped we might see Monarch butterflies. We were rewarded a few weeks ago with four little gold and black striped monarch caterpillars munching on our plants outside. In their habitat inside our home, we protected them from predators, provided an unlimited food source, and watched… Read More Psalm 139
As I teach my daughters about the kind of lights the Lord would like us to be in this world, we talk about the following verses: “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” ~Romans 12:8-10 “Above… Read More I Want to be Like “Hur”
As a young woman, I was fascinated with the idea of love. Thanks to Disney movies and romantic comedies from the 90’s, along with historical fiction I read on a daily basis: I had my head in the clouds. Admittedly, as beautiful as those dating days turned out to be, I have come to find… Read More Loving Without an Expiration Date
