“If we were both the same, one of us wouldn’t be necessary.” I’ve often heard my parents share that in reference to their marriage, our home, groups at church, community leaders, etc. And it’s true! In the words God instructed…
Is that REALLY a woman’s highest calling?
In the spirit of full disclosure, I will preface this post by stating that I do not have children. I have never had children. And I have never been married. Now, for those who think they know me but honestly…
Ah, the Gift of a Letter
One of my favorite books of all time is Gift of a Letter, by Alexandra Stoddard [affiliate link]. When my friend Diana first gave me this book back in the 1980s (um…would you believe I was only two at the time?…er…okay,…
I Understand
During the four weeks of June, I’m using a weekly focus based on character qualities and actions that begin with the four letters in the word June: J — Joyful (a very misunderstood quality and a command from God) [6/1–6/8]…
The Tuesday after the Wedding
My sister Karen was the first of my siblings to get married. (I’m the youngest of four children.) I remember someone telling my mom to cancel all her plans for the Tuesday after Karen’s Saturday wedding—because she would most likely…