"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future."
Battle ground for the taking!

Battle ground for the taking!

My daughter once asked why God gave us freedom to make mistakes.   She didn't word it just like that, but she wished that we automatically did what was right and didn't have free will to sin.    Wow, wouldn't the world look a lot different if that were the case?...

Joy is never far away.

Joy is never far away.

  This photo of our daughter was taken Thursday morning on her first day of Second Grade!   She was posing for her yearly picture with a big cheesy smile.  I was making her laugh so I could get a natural smile and I caught this shot. I am so grateful for this...

It is a Substance

It is a Substance

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. As Christians, I believe we are always called to walk by faith.   Our understanding is not of this world and we are not a part of this world's kingdom.   Once we give our...

What are YOU thinking?

What are YOU thinking?

I have someone very dear to me who has been really struggling lately. She has felt overwhelmed and almost defeated.   She really DISLIKES her job and is desperate for a way to escape. After watching this self-defeating attitude for a good month or more, I finally knew...

Even the smallest desires …

Even the smallest desires …

Do you ever feel like God just gives you little extra gifts sometimes to make you smile? I had this happen yesterday! I went to my parent's neighbor's home to drop off some school uniforms and I saw a guy digging through my Daddy's barn.  I knew he was there gathering...

When Mockingbirds Sing ~ giveaway

When Mockingbirds Sing ~ giveaway

I want to offer a blessed reader a copy of my friend Billy Coffey's 3rd novel entitled:  When Mockingbirds Sing. Billy roped me in by his style of story telling years ago.   I remember being so embarrassed when I realized the stories he shared on his website weren't...