I have a cute Christmas tree day counter on my computer desktop that says it is 6 days until Christmas. House decorated? Christmas cards sent? Shopping done? Presents wrapped? Baking finished? Menus planned? Parties attended? Normally, at this point in the month, I...

Just when you think that life is finally moving along smoothly, a bump in the road pops up and we experience a huge jolt. What do you do? We had this happen this week over the Thanksgiving holiday. All the plans and preparations were accomplished with little fuss and...

This has been a year of change for us. As I reflect on all that has happened, I can truly say, "The Lord is good." Our pastor reminded us yesterday to have an attitude of gratitude – in all things. The big issues are easy to list but he shared a few examples of the...

I like a good mystery, whether it is a movie, television program or book. I don't like scary ones but the kind where you solve the "who done it."  Some of my favorite programs were Columbo and Mission Impossible and today, CSI. Yet, when unexplained events occur in my...

I like a good mystery, whether it is a movie, television program or book. I don't like scary ones but the kind where you solve the "who done it."  Some of my favorite programs were Columbo and Mission Impossible and today, CSI. Yet, when unexplained events occur in my...

Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message) Today will begin with a real sense of urgency...