Misc.

As we come to another Thanksgiving and I think about what a year it’s been, it can be easy to focus on the more difficult and sorrow filled times of the year.  Many have lost loved ones, received tough medical diagnoses, or have faced difficult financial situations. As I reflect on this past year, even […]

I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe Thanksgiving is this week. Where did this year go?? While many are planning menus, shopping at the grocery store, and arranging travels, the fact remains that the holiday season is filled with mixed emotions. For some, this is a reminder of loss. Maybe you lost a […]

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is after the resurrection, when Jesus appears to his disciples who have returned to fishing. Simon Peter goes fishing and takes several of his disciple friends with him. They fish all night and end up with empty nets. Jesus stands on the shore and tells them to […]

Recently I traveled to another city for my cousin’s wedding.  Almost everything went well that weekend.  Everyone who was traveling got to the wedding safely and on time.  The wedding was beautiful and the celebration was a joyous occasion for our family.     But after all the wedding festivities had ended and we were preparing to […]

“I’m sorry y’all got stuck sitting next to me.”  I apologized in advance to my friends seated to my right and left.  I’m a horrible travel companion! Since I was young, plane rides and I just haven’t gotten along. I get nauseous and my ears feel like they are about to explode. So as the […]

Would you ever sign up for a job if you knew you would be met with resistance and may not even be listened to? I know I wouldn’t, yet parenthood seems to fit that description on SOME days lol. I recall when my children were toddlers and I told them to put their toys away. […]

This past weekend marked a milestone for my husband’s parents. 50 GOLDEN YEARS OF MARRIAGE. That’s one half of a century in devoting oneself to another selflessly just as Christ does for us, the Church.  With Jesus at the center of it all, they have served faithfully by showing hospitality and generosity to countless, raising […]

I was recently looking for a job. With a blank canvas in front of me, I wasn’t sure which direction to take. I spoke to God about it, and I asked Him, “Where do you want me?” After combing though a few websites, I came upon one opportunity that seemed like a pipe dream, but […]

In 1 Samuel 16, we find Saul, tormented and terrified by an evil spirit.  Saul’s officials had an idea. They decided to bring in a gifted musician to come and play the harp for Saul. And whenever the anointed harpist, David, would play his harp, “Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit […]

Recently, I found myself in unchartered territory. While with a group of friends who were choosing between swimming in the pool or laying out on the beach, I ventured off to sit in the ocean … by myself. And I was perfectly content. Maybe you’re thinking, “What’s the big deal??” You see, I typically find […]