A number of people I know have recently lost loved ones. I’ve been praying for one in particular who is burdened with anger and bitterness. The same day I began lifting him up in prayer I found myself behind an elderly woman at Kinkos. As I was waiting my turn, I asked her what kind of project she was working on. Ironically, she was printing cards to be distributed to those who have suffered a loss in their life....
Joyful Work
One of my devotionals this week posed this question: “If you were asked to use one word to describe the Christian life, which one would you choose?” I was surprised by the author’s answer: good works. While service is certainly an integral component of the Christian life, works wouldn’t be the word I’d pick. Mine would most definitely be JOY. Too many Christians sleepwalk....
Choices Matter
I am traveling this week but thought I’d pass along a devotional I read recently which seemed apropos. It comes from a gem of a book I picked up at CVS while waiting to check out. That decision turned out to be a wise choice indeed as I’ve enjoyed it immensely. The name is Once a Day Every Day for Women by Criswell Freeman. I’m not sure why....
Oompa Loompa Sheep
Happily Ever After
What’s a wedding without the postmortem? A friend once commented during a morning-after review, “You know it's a party when someone falls down. It was that kind of party.” Last weekend was no exception. My mother holds that dubious distinction, and it certainly wasn’t from over indulging or wild dancing. Nor were my husband’s back spasms, which kept us in Boston longer than anticipated. Both happened in the most ordinary and innocent of ways. My mom tripped getting into the elevator, and Bob simply bent down to tie his shoes – at least that’s the way it began. I’m sure being on your feet all day and dancing into the night contributed...