Legal suspense might be one of my favorite genres. There is something about courtroom drama that can be riveting. Although I have never had any desire to become a lawyer myself, I am intrigued by the process. Especially if the ultimate desire is to delve deep enough to find the truth. While I may be […]
Continue readingReading Lines for a Remarkable Advent
Ever since our youngest was little, we have been purposefully observing the season of advent. For our family, simply celebrating Christmas is not enough. Advent is so much more. In case you are unfamiliar with that term, below is the definition. Advent: The period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming […]
Continue readingThe Hairline Crack that Lead to Gratitude
A few weeks ago, my crockpot developed a hairline crack. All the way through the black crock. Since I have had this appliance for more than a decade, perhaps that is not surprising. Especially because I actually cook in it several times a month all year. I knew that Black Friday was coming, so I […]
Continue readingThe 500th Anniversary of the Reformation featuring Katharina and Martin Luther by Michelle DeRusha
Today is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. I am a big fan of this event and especially of Martin Luther. In fact, I have even seen the church doors. My original plan was to have a great post about a great book up about Luther. And that might happen in a day or two […]
Continue readingLines of Hope for the Financially Frustrated Featuring the Book “More than Just Making It” by Erin Odom
I think my husband and I would agree that becoming self-employed has been the best/hardest thing that we have ever done. We had no idea getting into our own business would involve so many struggles. Yet this very process has caused us to lean on God and each other in ways that we never would […]
Continue readingRacial Headlines and the Fairy Godmother
With racial tension being featured in the headlines again, I wish I could call on the fairy godmother with unlimited wishes. She could wave her wand over the situation, and this would be the result. Bibbidi, bobbidi, boo … No more instances where treatment is determined by skin color. No more media throwing kerosene on […]
Continue readingThe Confessional Lines of a Recovering Over-Achiever
One day when I was shopping, I came across this t-shirt. After reading the words, my heart sank. Now before I start sounding like a lecture, I do think that is the trouble with society these days. We somehow have bought the lie that the more we do, the better we are. The more we […]
Continue readingSeven Songs for my Savior: Song 7: “Birth of Love”
Perhaps today’s song does not exactly qualify as a traditional one. But if you ever are feeling the “Christmas blues,” this song is definitely one that lift your heart. This time of year can be a bit overwhelming. In fact, I feel like we fall into traps of expectation early on. I already am having […]
Continue readingSeven Songs for My Savior: Song Six: “No Eye Had Seen” by Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant
Michael W. Smith’s “Christmas” might have been one of the very first cd’s that I owned. Since then he has created several albums, but I think his first one will always be one of my very favorites. I think because the album seems to flow together naturally from one song to the next. Song number […]
Continue readingSeven Songs for my Savior: Song Five: “Nations that Long in Darkness Walked” by Jill Phillips & Andy Gullahorn
Hymns of faith are gradually being lost in perpetuity. (Sorry for the big word. When else can I use that? 🙂 ) Anyway, I do like worship songs. But there is something to be said about the classic songs faith. That is why I always appreciate when artists bring new life to the old songs. […]
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