Living Intentionally–Passion versus Distraction

(If the idea of “living intentionally” appeals to you, feel free to link up with us at Internet Cafe Devotions).     I should be asleep.   I have a long day today, beginning with an early morning worship service as my husband and I attempt to divide and conquer several agenda items ahead of us today.   After laying awake and filling […]

Our Lord of Details

I’d shared in a previous post that it’s taken me a while to get into the spirit of Christmas.   I became inundated with all of the depressing news that seemed to surround me at this time.    My uncle died.   My cousin, at 35 years young, is winning the battle, praise God,  against malignant tumors in […]

Cancer through a Child’s Eyes

This was a post our youngest daughter wrote on her blog.   Two weeks ago we attended the funeral of a dear friend who battled cancer on three different times in the last few years.   By way of explanation, during this final bout, the cancer spread from her lymph nodes and through her body, even into the […]

From the simple to the crazy, and some thoughts in between

When I began writing this on Saturday, I had a very simple agenda.    I wanted to focus on getting out one set of grades and the Sunday School lesson.   With that done, on Sunday I could focus on the oldest’s prom dress.  BUT…the kids danced on Friday night—late, like midnight—at a local outdoor event.    (Sorry […]