My Plan in the Midst of Craziness
Our world, country and community are being shocked by shutdowns, illness, and fear right now. In an effort to manage my anxiety and fear, here…
Ode to Glenn
Dr. Rev. Glenn Ethridge has been my church pastor for almost half of my life. He recently went on medical leave from our church as…
Half a Decade
My sweet, itty bitty baby boy turns five years old today and he is no longer a baby boy. Instead, he is over 4 feet…
2017 VBS Missions Wrap Up
Last week, our wonderful church hosted Vacation Bible School for 250 children. It was a great week filled with music, crafts, science, story telling and…
Smart Lunch Smart Kid Devotional
This weekend I was invited to a beautiful, catered affair…. An afternoon book club at a friend’s gorgeous home. It was a special book club…
Diagnosed
The waiting game seems so long and never ending. The wasted doctor visits, pointless meds, and crossed fingers have gone on for far too long.…
Ouch
This month has been filled with doctor appointments, co-pays and urgent care visits for my family. In total, we have seen one nurse practitioner and…
Heavy Burdens
Today, I have felt weighed down by the concerns of close friends. Two friends have loved ones in the hospital and are unsure of when/if…
Uncomfortable
A year ago, my Sunday school class did a wonderful Lenten study called 24 Hours that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton. It completely changed…
Gratitude in the Smallest Details
As you know, I have been doing a daily prayer journal during the Lent. I am beginning to notice that I am finding gratitude in…
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