Helping People I Can See Helps Those I Can’t
HELPING PEOPLE I CAN SEE HELPS THOSE I CAN’T That’s important to remember. Years ago, we squeezed our big family into a little car and headed to Washington, DC for…
Working Together Accomplishes Great Things
WORKING TOGETHER Years ago, our small church hosted an event open to the surrounding communities. The undertaking required more workers than what our average adult church attendance was. We reached…
God Makes All Things New!
When we feel like the darkness will rule, or think we are forever lost, or decide our regrets have taken us past the point of hope, God reminds us He…
ADVENT – Celebrate the Coming
Join me this month as we light the candles of Advent. I used to think: It’s Christmas. I will survive. I will decorate my home fashionably. It’s Christmas. I…
Running From Asperity Excerpt
OZARK RIDGE, ARKANSAS Wednesday Linda never questioned the road taken or regretted what she left behind. Every run was a win and today felt like a trophy day. Each run…
ArtForm: Overflow! And Beautiful Handcrafted Cards
Most people want to help others. In order to do so, we have to have something to give. Something we can share that pulls a person up, dusts them off, and pats…
ArtForm: Be Strong! And a Look at Metal Artwork
This past week, Larry and I took a mini vacation to visit my sister in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Our plans were to head east to other states from there, but instead,…
ArtForm: As a New Chapter Begins – and Book Folding
When something hurtful happens, we might think, “This is it. I can’t go on. Things will never be the same.” Those statements are partially true. After all, the pain is now, our…
ArtForm: It’s Your Day! – With a Flower Garden
It’s your day, so let’s talk about you! You are in this moment. Yesterday has passed and tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Today is your time. You are unique. There’s never been any one…
ArtForm: A Good Day Today – with Cake Decorating
Some days are easier than others. During the work week, you may hit the snooze button on the 6:00 am alarm three times. But on the first day of that special road…