Focus on Jesus {Something to Think About}

Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in.  (Hebrews 12:2 The Message) As we begin a new year, where is yo...

My Top Ten Scripture Verses of 2011

Every year between Christmas and New Year’s, I see Top Ten lists—some to recap the year and some to start the next year. I’ve never written ...

When Doing More Doesn't Matter

At the Christmas Eve service The holidays seem to bring so much stress to so many people.  Did you fall into that category this year?  I typ...

Christmas Hope: Painted on the Scene of Despair

I hope you enjoyed your weekend celebrations!  Here is my latest letter... Cheer and hope is in the air this season, as we all flit around g...

Merry Christmas!

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among ...

Christmas: Embracing the True Beauty

The Rose Garden at Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL This IS possible in sunny FL, in December! Soft and sweet There are so many strikingly beautiful...

God’s Ways Are Not Our Own {5 Minutes for Faith}

I am excited to be at 5 Minutes for Faith today talking about faith and God’s promises. Here is an excerpt of what I wrote: I want to have ...

Rest {Something to Think About}

It’s been a long week and my emotions are getting the better of me. I’m tired—physically, and yes, emotionally. I’ve been searching Scriptur...

Waiting for Christmas: the ache

Some days the ache seems deeper than others; do you know it?  The feeling of emptiness when all the hustle and bustle does not fill the void...

Pray for the Future

Pray for the Future   is part three of a three-part series. It was my first series, and because they are so personal, they are three of my f...

It's a Homemade Christmas...

I've been thinking about what always made Christmas special to me, growing up on the farm...   and I've come to realize, apart from ...

Pray for Strength

I'm excited to be linking up again with  Write It, Girl: Round 2 ! This is a 3-part series. Last week:   Part One–Pray for Acceptance   ...

Pray for Acceptance

I'm excited to be linking up  Pray for Acceptance  for the   March 2012 Write It, Girl: Round 2 !    Part Two—Pray for Strength   next w...

A Year of Yes: Celebrating and Growing

Chillin' in front of Bok Tower as the bells played It's been one year since the day I told him yes, wholeheartedly.   You can read ...

For Such a Time as This {Something to Think About}

“…And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 NIV) I don’t know many people ponderin...

Winners Announced for Happy Holiday Wishes Challenge

(For our current challenge, please click here . )  Happy Holidays from Send a Smile 4 Kids! We are going to make the holidays even happier ...

What's that Smell?

Holiday groceries are bulging in my fridge as we prepare for family coming to visit us (yes, we will be hosting in our cute little apartment...

Great Expectations

Okay, so I've never read the above book....shame on me....but I have done my share of expecting....Putting expectations on myself, other...

Winter Fun for Kids Challenge

It's time for a new challenge here at Send a Smile 4 Kids and we are challenging you to make a  Winter Fun Card for Kids - snowmen and ...

RSVP: Yes!

God is inviting you to rest~ are you listening? Planning and prepping for a party can be fun, but also stressful.  Why?  Well, if you've...