Dear Friend, I’ve got to say, I’ve recently gone through one of the hardest times, yet one of the best times I’ve ever had. I will forever be amazed at the love and mercy our precious Lord has given us. He can and will take what was intended for evil and turn it to good
Dear Friend, So many people are hurting, and when it’s emotionally, that can be very hard. When a person goes through a lot of betrayal and rejection, it’s generally harder for them to receive healing than a person with a broken leg. To say the least, matters of the heart are painful. It’s a good
Dear Friend, Can you believe it’s July already?! We are so blessed to be able to celebrate our day of independence which is better known as the Fourth of July. When I was about eleven years old, I got to watch a Fourth of July parade. The flags, the horses, the bands, and floats—it was
Dear Friend, In my childhood, I couldn’t comprehend the love of a father. As dysfunctional as we were, it was hard for me to believe people loved at all. My dad wasn’t around much, leaving us to be raised by my mom—a terrified woman who drank to keep from being scared. (The term “liquid courage”
Dear Friend, So many wonderful things have been happening that I hardly know where to begin. I’ve been enjoying my family’s visit. My great-grandsons are awesome! Recently I got to dedicate the youngest, baby Jack, to the Lord. It’s so exciting to be able to see the generations coming together. My son Nick came too,
Dear Friend, I was going through a pretty hard time years ago. You know, where you feel attacked on every side. I would sit in a church service and weep so hard that I could barely manage to stay seated. The Lord in all of His love and mercy would start ministering to me. He
Dear Friend, I believe with all of my heart that 2017 is going to bring in some wonderful, positive changes. I’ve been searching my heart because I don’t want to give the devil anything to use against me. I have refused to be in strife even when the people that lend their voice to Him
Dear Friend, Here it is—February. The world’s “love” is in an abundant supply because of Valentine’s Day. However, the love of God should be evident every day, especially if you’re a Christian. When I think of our Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, I think of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness that we have all
Dear Friend, Here it is: 2017. I’m amazed at how fast 2016 has gone by. Levi is five years old now and tells me how big he is (I’m smiling). Levi brings a great deal of joy to my life. He changes constantly, and quite often, his emotions try to rule. He can be laughing
Dear Friend, It is such a wonderful privilege to celebrate the birth of our Savior. I know people will forever argue about the timing of His birth—and that’s okay. However, I think any day is a good day to celebrate Jesus, amen! Thanks to a God who loves us, we have the gift of eternal