When Mondays are Hard

I asked her if she was scared.   “A little,” she replied with a shy grin.  “Okay, maybe a lot.” The truth comes out and I can see the trepidation in those beautiful green eyes.   “What if I lose my binder?” “You won’t.  You have to take it with […]

{Top Ten} Orlando Pics

Last weekend we took a quick trip to Orlando so we could see the new Shamu show, “One Ocean.”  It was good … but honestly, since they’ve removed the human interaction component from the shows, they are not as much fun to watch.   We much prefer the dolphin show […]

Focus

No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all that I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which […]

Him or Me?

Daily.  Moment by moment.  An ongoing reality in each of our lives. Making choices. Loving the Word or loving the world. Seeking His kingdom or building my own. Delighting in truth or devouring lies. It all boils down to this: You are my refuge and my shield;  I have put […]

{Top Ten} Charleston Faves

Last week we took some of the senior adults from our church to Charleston.  These trips are one of the best parts of Scott’s job … we love traveling with these sweet people who are such blessings to us in so many ways. So, this week’s Top Ten Tuesday is […]

What Has You?

{This post was originally shared on Gather Inspirit.} “For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford but far more.  And they did it of their own free will.” ~ 2 Corinthians 8:3, NLT To be honest, this verse haunts me. As I read it again […]