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The Delight of My Heart

The Delight of My Heart

I love weddings. Attending my niece’s wedding recently brought fond memories and happy times. Also, she touched my heart when she included her Uncle Matthew’s photo in a memorial display at the reception. With weddings — and human nature — hiccups surface here and...

The Answer in Front of Us

The Answer in Front of Us

As I walked the grounds of the Louisiana Book Festival to set up my booth, the early morning fog completely hid the Louisiana State Capitol from view. Not familiar with the layout of the city, I didn’t even know it was there. A few minutes later, I could see the base...

Uncontainable Power and Love

Uncontainable Power and Love

My mom used to say that when we keep our eyes on others, we’ll always be disappointed. However, if we keep our eyes on Jesus, He will never fail us. God convicted me on this over the last few days. In reading a chapter in Jesus and Women by Kristi McLelland, I was...

Simply Trust

Simply Trust

“Have you tried checking the breaker?” My friend said over the phone.  “No, I answered” as I realized my oversight. While enduring the heat and humidity — and mosquitos — in the outdoor storage room of my son’s college house, we attempted to fix his dryer by repeating...

A Crack in the Concrete

A Crack in the Concrete

I confidently walked to my parents’ carport door - something I’ve done thousands of times. However, a small crack in the concrete sent me flying. It was a leap I had not intended to take. In that split second, I thought, “This is not going to end well.” After my...

Stunningly Beautiful

Stunningly Beautiful

Stunningly beautiful. I read the comment on someone’s social media page. I cannot remember who wrote it or what it referred to — someone’s physical beauty or words written. Maybe it referred to God’s beautiful creation. It reminded me of a time many years ago when a...

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