Why do I check the weather for Black Mountain, North Carolina, a city I visited two weeks ago? Rather than searching for local weather predictions, curiosity leads me to a town five hours away. My mind drifts to that place where I fellowshipped with friends at a conference and learned…
Fresh New Mornings
Ah! The freshness of a brand new day. The smells of spring and the sound of bird choruses are as bright and new as the dew glistening on the grass. Patterns of sunlight stream through the trees creating patterns on the ground. Yesterday is a memory; tomorrow is yet to…
Who Needs an Act of Kindness?
“Really? Is Laura really coming to stay with me for the summer? Oh, that’s wonderful!” my mom said. My niece, Laura, decided to spend six weeks with her grandmother between nursing school graduation and the start date for her new job. Mema, as she was called by grandchildren, experienced health…
Is Your Heart Dressed for Easter?
Easter Memories Although Easter came early one year with its chilly temps, I insisted on wearing my new sleeveless dress to Sunday School. My mom purchased a soft white sweater with tiny pearl buttons to make that feasible. Accessories completed the ensemble–white gloves, a flowery headband, white ruffled socks, white…
Which Gifts Are on Your Table?
This Gift of the Month idea is a little different. I hope you’ll enjoy unwrapping it. Gift Selection For our family birthdays, the coffee table is the focal point with its stack of festive gift-wrapped packages for whichever boy or girl we are celebrating. As per our tradition, when…