I’ve never told you something. Something painful. Something I’ve wrestled with and questioned God about almost daily. I have a sweet grand baby in heaven. She left us after just 4 months. Her name was Phoenix Jewel. PJ for short. Every December Facebook reminds me I don’t get to celebrate her birthday with cupcakes, and…
And just like that 2017 is history. Let’s take a little look back, shall we? The Year 2017 in Retrospect January: 365 Opportunities I don’t know what tomorrow may bring, but I know who holds the future. I know the Author and Finisher of my Faith has promised to finish the work that He…
For over a year now, Bruce and I spend Wednesdays at noon on a one-hour call with our mentor. Our first few chats centered on goal setting for 2017. I spent weeks figuring out what my priorities were, and then crafting SMART goals for each area. This was a game changer for us as a…
On some nights, I lay in bed unable to sleep. I am afraid of the dark. Not the kind where the lights go out, but a prevailing blackness that trickles down into my mind and seeks to wrap itself around my heart. As soon as my head hits the pillow, the dark images cloud my…
I just got off the phone with a wonderful friend who shared she was on her way to the post office to mail a little Christmas cheer. I congratulated her for donning her Santa hat even though she wanted to play Scrooge. You see, the package wrapped with love and warm wishes is going to…
I decided to write down all the things I have to accomplish before Christmas in hopes of organizing my thoughts. With the long list in front of me, I figured I’d start by eating some chocolate. Because chocolate always helps me think more clearly. To clarify my thinking further, I also guzzled down a large coke…