Moments That Warm My Heart

“Good morning, Miss Brani.” My heart beat with joy and instantly I was carried back years and years ago to a time when I sat at my desk and greeted my first graders each school day. Smiles and laughter.  Giggles and a chorus of voices. Moments that I will treasure...
Shining Moments

Shining Moments

“I hate Mother’s Day” she sobbed. I listened longing to wrap my arms around her. “It’s the same thing every year. Every where I look I see cards and advertisements and reminders of this kind of mother I’m supposed to be. Even the preacher of our church… preaches on...

Shining Moments

Love came down at Christmas and still does. It wraps its arms around us like the pink blanket that I wrapped around my precious daughter on that night so many years ago. It covers us with amazing Love and keeps giving and giving. I find myself increasingly aware of...

The Key To Joy

  I watched as the water flowed over the rocks making a delightful song of laughter. Splashing, playful, joy-filled glee as the water rippled on its way.   I noticed a bird fly overhead and pondered the seemingly effortless way it soared. Free. Light....