As we come up on Thanksgiving, the saying is always heard; “Name something you are thankful for.” It’s easy to name many different earthly possessions, family, friends, pets, among other thi... Read more

This past Spring, I put out a Bluebird box and feeder.  A few days later, I saw a pair of Bluebirds busily entering and exiting the box!  I see the male Bluebird dutifully and faithfully ten... Read more

Once upon a time… Maybe as a kid you remember a parent, grandparent, relative or friend reading you a story and that’s how they would start it out. In some ways it makes the story seem older... Read more

John 10: 11-13 NLT “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you... Read more

I’ve Got the Joy…Joy…Joy…Joy…. What makes you feel like a kid? Or brings you joy like a kid? These are questions a friend asked me recently. After a quick stroll down memory lane, I said “Ri... Read more

When I worked in retail, I was sitting in the break room, when a manager and employee walked in. The manager was trying to resolve a complaint from the employee about someone who was over th... Read more

Do you have a favorite recipe? Is it a new recipe you are brave enough to try? Or is it a family recipe you’ve made time and time again and the ingredients are a well-kept secret? When follo... Read more

Looking at the life Jesus lived, His main goal was to be about His Father’s business. (Luke 2:49) There are so many things in this world to capture our attention and turn our focus off of Go... Read more

  I recently received a little wooden cross made from discarded branches of an Olive Tree. As I looked at this small gift, I thought of how something beautiful came from something that... Read more

Count Your Blessings by Rev. Billy Graham . . . when troubles come . . . sing his praises with much joy. —Psalm 27:5,6 (TLB) Christians are not altogether immune from depression. The fact is... Read more