A little tweaking of the usual Friday recipe, because today and tomorrow I have the privilege of sharing some truths on biblical wisdom to a bunch of young ladies from Worcester who desire to pursue just that! The theme for the weekend? Girls Gone Wise Inspired by Mary Kassian’s recent book ~ which I… Read More Foolishness Free Friday ~ Recipe for Wisdom
I hardly ever remember TV shows or movies. I enjoy them while watching, but I don’t store them away like my husband and so many others I know. My brain is too full of other important things like ~ What should I wear today? When are baseball tryouts? I have a son taking driver’s Ed.… Read More Growing Pains: Gratitude for the Whoa and Wow of the Cross
I loved that Michael and Amy began the concert with the song “Stay for a While.” Time carries on; I guess it always will, But deep inside my heart Time stands still. Stay for awhile. Well, it’s good to see your smile, And I love your company. Stay for awhile. And remember the days gone… Read More Deep Inside My Heart…Time Stands Still
I’m sure I will get some of the details wrong, but it was 30 years ago (can that really be?) that I met my dear Spanish teacher and friend Kelly. And it was 27 years ago that she introduced me to the music of Amy Grant and her hyper opening act ~ Michael W. Smith. … Read More A Lifetime’s Not Too Long…
A few weeks ago, we held a marriage conference at our church. Three churches participated ~ ours and the two church plants that have come out of ours. Anyone could come ~ married couples, engaged couples, dating couples, or singles. There was a great turnout. Robert and I spoke on Friday night, giving the biblical… Read More So I Said to My SELF ~ DECREASE!
Yesterday I returned from a wonderful weekend in Texas! There were just so many great things about it ~ from the sunny and 80 degree weather, to the PURE conference, to time with my sisters, to meeting some new friends, wonderful speakers, a beautiful resort and even more! It was also Melissa’s (middle) birthday, which… Read More PURE Fun and Inspiration
Man, who is born of woman, is short-lived and full of turmoil. Like a flower he comes forth and withers. He also flees like a shadow and does not remain. Job 14: 1-2 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf… Read More Sustained in the Extremes
“Wow, Mel. That’s not normal, you know. And I mean that in the best way possible.” my sister said as I described the gifts I received on Christmas day from my loving husband. After we talked about her Christmas morning with her kiddos and then ours, and what everyone had received this year, she asked… Read More My Gifts: A Ring and A Prayer (and a book)
After Gabriel tells Mary that she will soon give birth to the Son of God, he also mentions, as extra confirmation, that her cousin Elizabeth is expecting a baby in her old age. Mary receives the news, believes, and then goes immediately to Elizabeth’s house. Upon arrival she hears these wonderfully, welcoming words from Elizabeth:… Read More And Blessed is She Who Believed…
Actually, it was a night in the mall, but even THAT is a rare occurrence for these special ladies ~ all of whom are either married to a pastor, or are on staff at one of our church planting network churches. They are an incredible group, and I wanted to make sure they knew it!… Read More Ministry Mamas Night on the Town