Living In A Scary World

I remember that day as if it was yesterday although its been many years. Outside the winds roared and the sirens blared but inside in the basement of our home I huddled with my family and waited for the tornado to pass. I pulled my Tiny Tears doll closer to myself. I...

It Seems Like Yesterday

It seems like yesterday that I traveled to Russia to adopt my daughter. I can remember that special time in Russia, the sights, the people in vivid color. It seems like yesterday that I brought her home and began the journey of single parent. Yes, like yesterday. It...

Shining Moments

“Take heart,” He whispered. Words of comfort in a world where challenges abound. “Take heart. I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) It was as if He knew that we would grow weary and become discouraged. He knows how life can throw so much at us at once. The...
Shining Moments

Shining Moments

  While we walk He works. Yes, that’s always how it goes. We labor focusing on completing this and doing that. We pray knowing that He sees all. But nothing seems to be happening. Nothing seems to change. Wiping the sweat from our brow it is all too easy to begin...