One night not too long ago, the noise of neighborhood dogs barking woke me from a deep sleep. I was groggy, but my first thought was: “Why are all the dogs barking?” There had been a few burglaries in the area, so our neighborhood was on alert for unusual activity. I got up and checked to make sure the doors were secure. Then I peeked out the front and back doors looking for activity but didn’t see anything. I shrugged my shoulders and climbed back into bed. False alarm. All’s well. We’re safe, I thought. Silly as it may sound; as I drifted off to sleep, I thought that people should be ... Read the Post
Battle Against Sin
Interesting historical fact: George Washington fought the American Revolution for absolutely no pay. He believed in the American cause so much that he was willing to fight and die with no reward other than knowing he helped us to be free from British tyranny. Is it just me, or does that sound just a tiny bit like someone else we all know? The difference between Washington and Christ, though, is the fact that Christ didn’t just fight against British tyranny; rather, Christ fought evil tyranny found in the entire world. He paid the ultimate price: His life. Christ defeated even death, ... Read the Post
Beauty From Within
Do you ever notice that some women seem to become more beautiful with each passing year? It’s as if they have a glow about them which is rooted from deep within. I have several of these friends, and I have come to realize that their beauty has nothing to do with their outward appearance. It has everything to do with their relationship with Christ and those they love. Society would have us believe that beauty is attainable with the right products, the right clothes, and, sometimes, the right surgeon. I know that these things are all temporary fixes, but many of us have come to feel we don’t ... Read the Post
Another Birthday
As my birthday approaches, I find myself (once again) considering my appearance. I notice more fine wrinkles on my hands and arms, as well as fine lines around my eyes. It seems like they crept there almost overnight. And now – unless I rinse L’Oreal medium golden brown hair color into my hair every couple months – my gray hair becomes more obvious every day. Yikes! I still have a year before I hit the big “5-0!” Our society places great importance on personal appearance. We must look young and beautiful – regardless of our age. Sometimes it’s tough not measuring my appearance by those ... Read the Post
Books Everywhere
I love to read! I know many people who share my passion – reading is such a wonderful way to learn new information, provide entertainment, and is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I have read Christian books to help me grow spiritually, motivational books for personal development, medical books to develop professionally, fiction books as an escape, and everything in between! Some of the books that I have read over the years have left such a strong impression on me that I feel forever connected to the author. However, I will say that if I were on a deserted island and could bring ... Read the Post
Calm in the Storm
I have often heard people say about those going through a difficult time, “You should see how strong they were. Not one tear was shed as the news was given. What faith they must have.” Well, I am not one of those people. When I get bad news or am experiencing a difficult time, you will hear me and see me show it. Recently, as my husband was undergoing emergency surgery for an infection following his hip replacement, I found myself in an out of control situation. I cried out to God, I shed many tears, and I even emotionally lost it while talking to a friend on the phone. I was all alone, ... Read the Post
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