Faith

Jun 2, 20234 min read

The Chair in the Woods

As I turned the bend of the wooded mountain path, my eyes traveled to the top of the rock-faced hill. The small image grabbed my...

Oct 14, 20225 min read

Five Life Lessons From Climbing Mt Le Conte

You may have heard it said, "The journey of a thounsand miles begins with one step." The principle remains the same, regardless of the...

Feb 11, 20222 min read

Searching in the Darkness

She scurried up the pier fence, desperate to examine the water below. Her blond hair moved softly against her face from a gentle breeze,...

Jan 7, 20222 min read

Heavy Burdens

Can you find Waldo (haha or me) in the pic? As I crawled under the massive boulder, I admit, I had a 'what if' anxious thought. 'What if'...

Jun 10, 20212 min read

Finding Your Best Future

This morning as I watered my flowers, it began to rain. 🙂 Recently, the project I worked on for hours was undone by another person...

May 27, 20212 min read

The Next Step

The online pic was captivating! Breathtaking! So much so that it set the stage for an adventure. Now friends, to be clear, most females...

May 20, 20212 min read

Time to Bloom Boldly

She laid tucked. Hidden. Buried as the world halted to a slow cadence. Daily alarms of sickness, perhaps even death, threatened for...

May 13, 20213 min read

Distractions

I stumbled into the kitchen for my first-morning cup of coffee. I had high aspirations of a good cup of coffee and time to sit at the...

May 7, 20212 min read

Weird Things I Said to My Children

When I started this journey of motherhood, I pictured being a rational and wise mom. I had high expectations and longed for a smooth...

Apr 29, 20213 min read

Come Away With Me

The words hung heavy as I collapsed into my chair. How could this be happening? My mind raced as I heard my mouth forcing a response, ...

Apr 23, 20214 min read

The Lady in the Bathroom

As I walked out of the bathroom stall, my eyes landed on her Louis Vuitton bag. The attractive stranger was ‘put together’ with her smart...

Apr 15, 20211 min read

Your Turn :)

Each week I give encouraging words for your everyday life from a Biblical perspective. I LOVE it! I do. It is my pleasure. However, this...

Apr 2, 20212 min read

“But Baby-Girl, Sunday is Coming”

“Mimi, Friday is the sad day,” my (then) three-year-old grand-baby girl softly expressed. Her little mind was attempting to process the...

Mar 12, 20211 min read

Tickled Pink!

Friends, I am tickled pink to be teaching again!!! For so long, I feel most have been frustrated and isolated. Yes, covid changed the...

Feb 26, 20213 min read

Letting Go of Dead Weight

Once upon a time, the large pin oaks surrounding our little farmhouse desperately needed pruning. Dead limbs hung loosely. They taunted...

Feb 19, 20212 min read

When Something Hard Gets in Your Way

THIS. TREE. It stands tall and strong. It towers over other seemingly insignificant plants as a statement of strength and determination....

Feb 11, 20212 min read

Outrageously Courageous

I am doing something outrageous and courageous today! How about you? Do you have a dream that makes your heart beat a little faster? Does...

Feb 4, 20213 min read

When You Feel Unloved, Overlooked, and Isolated

Sometimes it is easy to feel unloved when life is normal; but during a worldwide pandemic with large gatherings and southern hugs now a...

Jan 28, 20211 min read

The Battle Within

Friends!!! If you know of a young adult female who feels alone, frustrated, had bitterness, or envy – Then I recommend this book for her....

Jan 22, 20213 min read

He Calls Me ‘Chihuahua’!

My husband has many names for me. Most are sweet and endearing. Others are a reflection of my mood or personality. Ha! One specific title,...