Hope Chest

In January, I always pray about what words I will choose for that year. My two choices for 2024 were brave and align, and I was less than enthusiastic about […]

I love my visits with senior adults. Their stories and the lessons tucked into each visit are like golden nuggets of wisdom. On a recent care visit, Mabel and I

Do you like surprises? This week, reading my daily devotions reminded me that God is full of surprises. His people were always trying hard to figure out His intentions while

“You are never too broken for God to use your story.” After sharing my story with a group of young ladies, I ended with these words. The ladies had walked

I’ve learned so many lessons from my dogs. The latest lesson came from Moose, who loves turtles, just like Mavis Pearl loved rabbits. Our side yard backs up to a

Mom had a green thumb, and so does my sister. Me? Not so much. If a cactus survives in my house for a week, I get excited. It delights me

Are you listening to me? In our world of cell phones, social media, and constant digital distractions, the art of listening is fading away. During a care visit to a

This week, I enjoyed a birthday lunch with a dear friend, and like always, we ended our time together with a question. She asked me, “As quickly as you can,

Early one morning, I headed out to my porch swing with my coffee and dogs following behind me. My heart was heavy, and I just wanted to snuggle up in

“I want to do big things for God, but my gifts are small.” A young woman approached me after an event, frustrated and hurt. She was feeling inadequate. “I can