Innocent question, terrible theology...

It was an innocent question, but very 'American'.  I was trying to get out the door from a late night at church and still feeling da...

Black Friday, A Different Day But Same Agenda. I'm Cool w/ It

Am I bothered by Black Friday? Nope not at all. It was ok to buy sneakers in May right?  No uproar when people blow that tax refund money on...

Happy Thanksgiving

No matter where you are. No matter who you are with I wish you happiness, peace and joy on this another Thanksgiving!! Be safe!!

Celebrating freedom {in Christ}

I trust you had a wonderful 4th of July with friends and family!  We were able to relax briefly today; we also had front-row seats to a grea...

Letter from your {heavenly} Dad....

Father's Day might be hard for some of you.  Perhaps you are a single mom, and you wish your kids had a more involved dad.  Maybe your h...

A Tribute to All the 'Brave-hearts'

Well, if not for all the rain here in the central Florida region, we'd be out grilling, taking in some rays, or just enjoying the outdoo...

The Glimpse of Light, on the Darkest Day

Source You've heard it said that the dawn shines most brightly after the darkest night.  And today it couldn't be any truer.  We rem...

Knowing You Need the Forgiveness He Offers

On this day last year, I was thanking the Lord for my new husband It's Maundy Thursday and I feel unprepared for this Easter weekend.  Y...

You Know It's Love When...

....he patiently pursues you amidst many difficult circumstances ....he listens as you share, yet again, your woes ....he finds the perfect ...

Setting Sail with the Wind of the Spirit

"The Senator" in Big Tree Park, Longwood, FL It was a beautiful, balmy day and we had set out to enjoy nature for the afternoon.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...