Reflections on Turning 70
I’m 70! Yes, it’s true. My birthday is March 13th, and I will be, or am, 70 years old, depending on when you’re reading this blog. I can’t turn this milestone without some reflection on living 70 years. I recently read
Summer Camp
I’m working on summer camp plans right now. Not because I am going to send my kids to summer camp and need to figure out when and where and how much, but because I am the camp director. Yes, for over thirty-five
Can God Use You? And Me?
Can you explain why God chose a few fishermen, a tax collector, a pessimist, a doubter, one with a quick temper, another who was impatient, one chosen last and some barely mentioned? No idea? Okay, here’s another question: Can you find yourself in that list
Chicken Noodle Soup (for the soul)
I truly believe chicken noodle soup is the best meal if two different things are happening—either you’re sick or it’s freezing cold outside. Chicken Noodle Soup just hits the spot. If you follow me at all you know I am not the
Start fresh with Jesus
One day in December we received a surprise we didn’t want. Not all surprises are fun, right? We discovered bed bugs had entered our house through a newly purchased upholstered headboard. It was a terrible discovery! It was shocking and
Determine To Be the Authority Figure Your Kids Need
The word authority has been given a bad rap. And I’m sad to say this thinking was brought about by my generation of flower power, peace loving, barefoot going, ideological—hippy folks. The “late sixties –early seventies” movement promoted the theory
Be Intentional About Raising Respectful, Responsible, and Resourceful Kids
My mother is still living—in fact, at almost 92, she is still an active member of our family as well as our church family. She worked full time until she was 83 and questioned her retirement even then. She is
A God not of Stone
We spent ten days exploring Egypt. It was an incredible experience. We visited many spectacular temples, pyramids, and palaces, all built because of a dedication to a list of gods so long one could barely keep up. Truly, it was fascinating.
Winter 2022 Fashion Trends
It’s a new season and we are putting our “covid clothes” away and welcoming some new styles. So, what am I seeing? I’m seeing a lot of feminine trends. From bright colors and puff sleeves to full skirts with ruffles, feminine
A Visit With Santa
Like many of you, I took my “littles” to see Santa. It was “Breakfast with Santa” at our home congregation which means donut holes and melted snow (water) were on the menu. The kids were in earthly heaven. The amazing