I asked my daughter again, the same question I asked her last year and I asked my son and most of the people that really matter to me and yes, it’s the same question every year… “What do you want me to get you?” When it comes to gift giving I never have a clue. […]
It’s too important to miss! The message. The why. The reason behind the gifts. The purpose behind the celebration. It’s not about the box, it’s what’s in the box, what’s behind the celebration that makes it so important! It’s so simple even a child can understand it, but it’s not childish. Children seem to understand […]
My heart is broken for the parents and families that lost their children and loved ones in the horrific tragedy Friday. I mourn with them. I cannot begin to imagine their loss as its reality seeps into their lives shattering their normal and leaving a gaping hole in their hearts. This was a […]
We ministered in Tallahassee this weekend at Freedom Church. My dear friends Kyle and Becky Alford are the Family and Children’s pastors there. They are passionate God chasers that are shaping lives with the Word of God. I was invited to minister to the parents during the Sunday School hour, the church family in the […]
Have you ever received a gift that really shocked you and not in a good way either. I mean one so bad you thought “What were they thinking?” or “What in the world is this?” All you could say was, “You shouldn’t have. Really! You shouldn’t have!” Or if you’re from the South, like me, […]
Ahh, the wonders of Christmas: Twinkling lights. Fragrant wreaths. Luscious treats. Good friends. Wonderful relatives….and perhaps some not so wonderful relatives. Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without those “not so” wonderful relatives. Don’t be coy, you know the ones. They try your patience and fray your nerves. As you send out your Christmas cards, maybe […]
The friendly clerk at the check-in counter promised snow. Being an Alabama girl at heart, I was excited. But, all we got was bone chilling rain. On our trip back home we were relying on our trusty GPS for guidance. Our GPS, bless its heart, routed us through dizzying switchbacks up a mountain road. […]