• It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just four days away. While it’s typically associated with being merry, the reality is that many don’t feel so merry at this time of year.  For starters, this year is unique for many being separated from loved ones due to the pandemic. In addition, the holiday season is […]

  • As I was driving on a stormy day, the rain poured down and visibility was poor. It was hard to tell how long the storm would last or how far ahead it was of me. And then it happened. After living in Texas for years, I was caught in my first hail storm. Non stop […]

  • Dear Friend, Has it been one of those days, weeks or months for you? Perhaps you are hurt and feeling broken. Maybe you are devastated by life-altering news. It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed, isn’t it? It’s even more challenging when you think that no one cares or understands. With darkness and despair all around you, […]

  • Dear Friend, As I prayed for you, I sensed that you may be walking through an overwhelming situation today. You thought your life was okay and you were doing everything right until … suddenly. Now, you feel discouraged because your life isn’t the same. You are frightened because you don’t know the duration or the […]

  • Has a certain circumstance left you feeling hopeless? No matter how much you pray, it seems as there is no change, no hope.  Suddenly, you feel forgotten by God.  Even worse, maybe those around you don’t seem to have an inkling of how to empathize with you.  You just feel alone and misunderstood.   I […]

  • Is there a need you have been praying about for a LONG time? Maybe there are days you feel as if you may not receive the answer any day soon. Perhaps all of the waiting is choking any hope you have left. I think that’s what my husband may have felt like in the early years […]

  • When I was in high school, I had taken a Ceramics and Sculpture class.  One of our projects was making a clay sculpture.  After much deliberation, I finally decided to make a vase. The process my teacher taught us to use was the slab method which was tedious for this teenager: knead the clay, roll […]

  • I was recently given a beautiful necklace with an anchor on it. Wearing it has made me reflect on the One Who has held me firmly in my place, providing me with stability and confidence in uncertain situations. In fact, I recalled a childhood memory which was one of the most frightening moments of my […]