Let’s suppose I am wanting to give a special gift to you. I am allowing you to choose between an expensive, delicate china teapot, or the choice of a cheap, ugly, clay pot filled with dirt. Which one of these gifts would you choose? You...
You are in a dark, yet warm, place. Most of the sounds you hear are muffled. You have never been able to define what is going on because you canʼt see beyond the darkness, however, you feel content to stay in this safe place. Then it...
This morning, my little girl gave me a rather humorous glimpse of what we adults have a tendency to do to God. Although Kyra is only two years old, she has the tendency to think that she is much bigger and stronger than what she...
Have you noticed the enchanting and sentimental feelings that take place the week of Valentine’s Day? Almost everywhere you go, you see red hearts, balloons, heart shaped chocolates, and many other gifts to help express our affection to the special people in our lives. The...
Our family has recently had the opportunity to sing and share Jesus in the Alabama prisons. It has been a tremendously blessed week, and we have seen more tears than we can begin to describe. There have been numerous men and women at the altar...
“Mommy, Kyra says that she doesn’t love me, so I’m not going to play with her anymore.” stormed my four year old daughter with her arms crossed emphatically in front of her chest. “But Mommy, Chantaya wasn’t being nice to me!” complained my guilty two-year-old, in...
I enjoy the warmth and cozy atmosphere of rainy days when I can stay indoors and listen to the gentle patter on the roof. There is something inviting about curling up with an interesting book and a cup of tea or coffee as you watch...
I have a pair of favorite sneakers that I always wear when I have a busy and tiring day ahead of me. They are now torn and tattered looking from quite a few years of wear and tear. These shoes somehow remind me of my...
“What’s wrong? Are you cold, Mommy? Are you crying? Why are you wearing Austin’s coat?” My two-year-old little girl came up and snuggled beside me as I quickly wiped the tears that were streaming down my face.“I’m okay, sweetheart. Mommy’s heart just feels cold right...
What is one of the most bitter-tasting things that we struggle with in all the stages of life? It is something that never comes easily, and yet, it is one of the greatest gifts that we can ever give to God. The last few weeks, I...