Remembering

Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.     I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 (NLT) See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 (NLT) Tradition is important to me and my family knows that on your birthday to expect an...

Giver or Receiver?

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 (NLT) “I’d love to bring you a meal.” “I’ll...

My Special Treasure

Of all the people on earth, the LORD your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure. Deuteronomy 7:6 (NLT) The older I get, the more convinced I am that sleep is highly overrated. The old days of getting 7 or 8 uninterrupted hours of sleep are long gone. This...

Precious

Because you are precious in My sight and honored, and I love you, I will give people in exchange for you and nations instead of your life. Isaiah 43:4 (HCSB) Precious is not a word that we use often and it seems to be more suitable for some things rather than others....

Special!

Keep me as the apple of your eye;     hide me in the shadow of your wings… Psalm 17:8 (NIV)   One of the traditions we have started with the grandgirlies is a special trip with Nana and Papa for their tenth birthday. Kate started it off with an all-western,...