There is a joke among Christian ministry folks about Africa. I don’t really know why we pick on this beautiful country, but we do. It goes something like this: Lord, I know you are calling me to…
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As a young, SAHM, I rarely felt that I was missing out on social interaction. I was so busy with 4 kids, a preacher husband, a small church that required so much time in the leadership, being a scout leader,…
Read MoreASKING FOR HELP
Somewhere along the line I have led people to believe that I never need their help. I don’t need anyone’s help. I am self sufficient. I can do all things…. by and for myself. How did I do this? …
Read MoreWHAT’S IN THE WAITING
Ever had someone promise to meet you at a specific time and they are late? Of course – it was probably me that was late! What do you do while you wait? Do you constantly watch for the…
Read MorePAINT MIXING
My father was an alcoholic. Like his father before him. My mother is very prim and proper. You might say that she was Emily Post’s poster child. He was engaging, loud and never met a stranger. She was polite and…
Read MoreWORRY ‘BOUT YOURSELF!
There is this fabulous video on YouTube about a little girl buckling herself into her car seat. She struggles and struggles. When her dad, off camera, asks if he can he help her, she responds that he should “worry ‘bout…
Read MoreTRUTH TELLING
Birthdays. They happen to all of us. Usually every year. Today is my day. 58 years ago, sometime in the middle of a Saturday night, after the Lawrence Welk show, I joined my parents and a brother who…
Read MoreSEWING LIFE
Sewing… mowing grass…these are two things that I like to do for one reason. Progress. You can watch your progress. You can see something changing right in front of your eyes. I began sewing when I was in…
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