Darkness. What thoughts permeate your mind when you hear the word? Was there ever a time when you were afraid of the dark? I’m sure I struggled with the fear of darkness as a child, but I don’t remember that fear being too much of an issue as a young child. It was a tremendous …
Feeling Love. There is something so heartwarming when a loved one is waiting for you and welcomes you with open arms. I regularly experienced that feeling growing up when we would make the road trip to visit my grandmother in Fort Worth, Texas. My grandmother and her best friend, who lived across the street, used …
Becoming more like Jesus Christ can be an intimidating thought when we think about it. The Creator of heaven and earth is the resurrected Savior for all humankind. Jesus has us here on earth to be a representation of who He is. I am humbled and thankful that He is always by my side. He …
Earlier in the year, Kristi Woods asked me to participate in her #YourStory series; I was humbled and honored. As I began to think about sharing my story, I asked God to reveal what I should share. I wanted her readers to see who they are in Christ. A little background about myself; I survived …
When Jesus resurrected from the grave, He fulfilled the prophecies and the promises of God. There are numerous symbols of a bare cross around the world, but I wish there were more images of an empty tomb. Jesus Christ lives, and He sits in glory at the right hand of Almighty God, my friend! This …
We come to the end of the Holy week and prepare to celebrate our Savior’s Resurrection this Sunday. I am horrified reading the accounts of the pain and suffering Jesus experienced on His way to the cross. He came down to earth and was born as a baby, trained as a carpenter, recruited twelve disciples …
There was a time when I was bothered by all the commercialism that surrounds Christmastime. It seems like Mary, Joseph and the Son of God born in a manager is all but forgotten at times. However, I am learning to choose what I let bother me. Instead of feeling frustrated, I am excited to watch some of the …
Faith. What does faith mean to you? Faith is something that is easily taken for granted. You had faith the chair you sat down in this morning would support you, but what if it didn’t? What if you came crashing down to the floor as you went to take a seat? You would inspect the …
I felt an inspiration of blessing as I stared at my blender while preparing my morning smoothie. Smoothies have become an essential part of my health regimen since the stroke. I now understand the necessity to get the proper nutrients in my body and brain to help them recover from the devastation that took place …
I had the joy and privilege to attend culinary school several years ago but it does not take a professional chef to understand the importance of a sweet aroma. I can remember the tantalizing smell of bacon being fried in a pan on Saturday morning as my mother prepared a satisfying pancake breakfast for us …