I shared this with my Bible study ladies a few years back. I thought I’d post it today on my blog, as it is so inspiring. Priscilla Shirer is a remarkable Bible teacher and writer. She clearly presents God’s word in a powerful way.  If you have been in her Bible studies, this will be… Continue reading Walk in Truth

We were in DC over Thanksgiving visiting our daughter, son in law and 2 grandkids. Our granddaughter Jude is 19 months old and has the vocabulary of a 3 year old. She attempts saying and singing pretty much anything you throw her way. She has always loved monkeys. Who doesn’t love a monkey? She will… Continue reading Managing Monkeys

I'm continuing the subject from my last blog concerning Joshua 1:9  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” This is the time of year my family starts getting really excited to see the newest epic movies to… Continue reading EPIC

  When I was an elementary school age kid, our church took the children to a camp in the mountains of Southern California called Indian Village. We did all things to represent the beautiful culture of the Native American people. We literally slept in teepees. We wore the clothes we identified as authentic to the original.… Continue reading BE BRAVE

When the farmer goes to his field to feed his animals, only a few see him, they stop and change directions to start moving quickly towards the farmer and the feed. It happens every time, after the first few begin the move, the rest of the herd start moving in the same direction as those… Continue reading HERDS

  This summer I granted myself a sabbatical- time alone to study, pray and think. I did my best to avoid interaction with people. I wanted to be like Jesus and go alone to the mountains. I didn’t have a mountain handy so I went to Nashville. I didn’t feel well in any way- I was depleted.… Continue reading Isolation

I’ll be honest, sometimes I get a little bored by the cliché devotions I read about the familiar bible stories from my childhood. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t just commit blasphemy, I don’t think… when you have been in the church, in the ministry since birth, one can grow weary of reading, hearing things… Continue reading Just Sitting

  Welcome to my new blog.  I have been a private blogger for some time and a quiet"journaler" before that.  I love my life and remain grateful for all God's grace and mercy in my journey these years. I decided to start fresh, to leave the old blogs behind and forge ahead to claim new territory.… Continue reading RECLAIM & REPURPOSE