Expect a blessing. That was the topic of the article I read as we prepare for the holiday season. Instead of counting our blessings, the author encouraged us to expect a blessing. I was chatting with a friend. I was curious to see how she would answer some questions in my new daily planner, and,…
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Treasures for a Lifetime
Gifts I Will Cherish Always Turning a new decade is always a moment for reflection, but this year, my 60th, was marked by the most profound gift: a letter from my daughter, Valentina. I know how much words matter, both to her and to me, and reading her acknowledgment of our journey has left me…
A Heartfelt Birthday Conversation with My Father
I was writing another post that I just saved and left. In the middle of my post, my Echo Show (Alexa) blurted out, “Message to Anna, Happy Birthday, Tom, Happy.” What? I did not set that to go off, and when I asked her who did this, she did not have an answer. I laughed…
You Never Walk Alone
Work has been busy with travel and deadlines. Sitting across from a colleague over dinner, we were catching up on family, art, and the latest books we’d read. We have a lot in common; she asks the questions your heart wants to answer when you feel safe with someone. We exchanged updates on family and…
Your Joy May Be Complete
“What is joy?” is a question that inspires us to seek its true meaning. On Saturday, March 30, my grandson had his 4th birthday party at our home. All the planning, games, and little ones running around brought connection and joy. That night, we decided to watch “The Gospel of John.” The movie displays the…
A way to journal
My daughter gave me a prayer journal written by Shannon Roberts for Christmas. I decided to share her resource and the template for journaling. A verse is shared to focus on: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” James…
You are annoying
It’s been awhile since we purchased our book, Cherish, by Gary Thomas. After many months we are on chapter 12. Did you know that you are annoying and your spouse has the ability to help you grow? You know the pattern. You do that thing you do, your spouse gently calls you out on it,…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 