Today we are watching news reports from the National Hurricane Center as Florence ravages the coast of the Carolinas. Some people who live in areas with mandatory evacuation orders decide to stay. I don’t think I could do that but leaving home must be terribly difficult. Last year on a…
Morning Prayer
“Sweet dreams. See you in the morning,” my mother said to my daughter and me. “Good night, Mema,” my daughter replied. “Good night, my darling,” was the answer. “Sleep well. I love you two,” I added. My mom then called from her bedroom to ours, “Do you want French toast…
The Gift of US Citizenship
Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day– Help Others Obtain Citizenship Usually my post at the beginning of the month centers on meaningful gifts. This month I’m writing about the gift of prayer and gratitude we can offer for our country as we celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on…
Song Sparrow Prayer Lessons
As distant lightning sliced the sky one pre-dawn morning, my friend Jan heard sparrows singing. When sheets of rain blew across the yard, she could still detect the birds’ melody until the rumble of thunder crept closer and muffled their notes. Inspired by her observations and knowledge that song…
Extreme Makeover: Heart and Home Edition*
Ugly, black spider-like mold and wet floor joists dampened our enthusiasm. We had no idea destruction lurked behind the sheetrock until my husband removed the kitchen cabinets. Now, instead of creating the beautiful new decor we envisioned, progress halted as we assessed damage from an old pipe that had been…