Words of Encouragement

I could not believe how fast they emerged. Sprouting up out of nowhere, these unwanted plants invaded my flowerbed. Along with the healthy plants, this summer also brought along some large weeds. Left unattended, weeds just…

Have you ever taken a deep dive into a verse in the Bible? As you looked closely at the words, did you compare translations or look up what they meant in their original language? Honestly,…

In May, we honor moms! For some of us, this will be a special day. But for others, Mother’s Day will be a very difficult day. For those who have lost their mom.  For those who long…

My heart broke as another friend shared with me her devastating news: her husband wanted a divorce. It was the third time that week that I had heard of another marriage ending.  One more family…

I was elated as I read her post. “Just one letter makes a difference,” she said.  These words just popped off the page and into my heart. You see, there is a popular saying, “She…

Just a couple months ago, I got married to an amazing Christian man! David and I had a beautiful December wedding on the beach in California with our family and friends!  It was so special…

Merry Christmas 2023 from my house to yours! I wanted to send you my family’s Christmas card and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This picture was taken from our family vacation…

As we enter the month of December, the Holidays are just around the corner. For some of us, this will be a joyous time. But for others, it will be a reminder of what has…

It is hard to wake up on a National Family Day without your family. Maybe you are missing someone this Holiday season. Perhaps there is an empty chair at the table because a loved one…