This blog was written in response to a prompt from the Five-Minute Writing community. You've likely heard Aesop's timeless fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare." In this beloved story, two very different characters find themselves in an unexpected race. The hare, confident in his natural speed and agility, believes victory is guaranteed. After all,... Continue Reading →
(This is a prompt from the Five-Minute Friday writing group.) This is a picture of my mom and dad on a summer day when we had a yard full of family over for a cookout and fun. It looks like Dad was playing a little baseball. Mother was tickled about something that clearly delighted her.... Continue Reading →
This past Saturday, I had the joy of speaking at the Ladies' Day at Oliver Creek church. The room was filled with familiar faces and dear friends, many of whom knew my mother and father when they lived in this area. There's something particularly special about sharing God's word in a place where your family's... Continue Reading →
I'm going to confess something: I have flight issues. Not the cancel-your-trip kind—the white-knuckling-the-armrest kind! My flying debut? Solo with an 18-month-old while heading to Germany to join my military husband. Let's just say it wasn't exactly a scene from a travel commercial. For years afterward, I wouldn't board a plane without clutching my husband's... Continue Reading →
Just as God watches over the sparrows and knows when one falls, He watches over us with even greater care. When danger comes, He often works through the community of believers and strangers to protect and rescue us. I hope you enjoy the following story. Mother and Father Sparrow were working so hard on their... Continue Reading →
This past weekend I was honored to speak at a ladies' retreat held at Country Lake Christian Retreat Center in Underwood, Indiana. The beautiful setting among the trees and alongside a lake provided the perfect backdrop for our time together. These kinds of days fill my heart to overflowing. Most of the time I get... Continue Reading →
Recently, I published two journals to enhance my upcoming Bible Study, "The Song of My Heart." Journaling has always meant so much to me. It has been a lifeline in many areas of my life. In a world filled with stress and distractions, taking time to reflect on what we’re grateful for can be life-changing.... Continue Reading →
Have you ever considered what can occur within just a single second? That's where Google steps in! *Every second, four babies come into the world. *Every second, 350 slices of pizza are consumed. *Within just one second, a human cell undergoes 100,000 chemical reactions. *A bee beats its wings 11,000 times every second. I don't... Continue Reading →
We begin our first 2025 Five-Minute Friday prompt with the word "satisfied." As I gaze outside my front door on this snowy day, a sense of satisfaction washes over me. Satisfaction, after all, is about feeling content. Hold on! You're probably wondering how anyone can feel satisfied when a blanket of snow is on the... Continue Reading →
This post was written for Five Minute Friday. The prompt was Stuff. As I stand in my garage, my heart feels heavy, gazing at the endless array of “stuff” I’ve accumulated over the years. A year and a half ago, when we moved to another city, I took great pride in purging a significant portion... Continue Reading →
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