Last week at this time I was planning a presentation to a mom’s group in a warm-hearted town in Indiana, a “fur piece” (as we died-in-the-seersucker Southerners are known to say) from my home in central Florida. I had tweaked and edited and honed my message from my new book Too Blessed to be ...
Fish Out of Water
There I was, feeling a bit like a fish out of water – a Southern Baptist gringo at a Hispanic Catholic funeral. Everyone around me was kneeling at the appropriate times and responding in unison to the memorized litany (of which I was completely ignorant). I didn’t understand the order of service or what was ...
7 Days of Giving Thanks: Day 7
Happy Thanksgiving, blessed friends! One final double header on this 7th day of Giving Thanks on this beautiful day set aside for praising the Giver of All Good Gifts, and both lists are near and dear to my heart. One of the things I’m very thankful for this year is that I was blessed ...
7 Days of Giving Thanks: Day 6
On Day 6 of 7 Days of Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving, another double header … Cheryl B, a master gardener, is thankful for: Answered prayers Unanswered prayers Playful kittens Successful plant cuttings The automatic coffee brewer my husband sets for me every night My daughter’s sense of humor My son’s gift of music Jen G. ...
7 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 5
On Day 5 of 7 Days of Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving, we have a double decker: Sandi D. is thankful for: My salvation God’s word forgiveness family friends good health my grandchildren Kim R. is thankful for: my children good health God’s promises a good upbringing friends that care memories/photos that my basic needs are ...
7 Days of Giving Thanks: Day 4
On Day 4 of 7 Days of Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving … Katie B. is thankful for: My faith, which keeps me sane and at peace with whatever life throws my way. Unfailing support and love from my boyfriend. Living close to my family after many years away. My faithful friends who help me stay ...
7 Days of Giving Thanks: Day 3
On Day 3 of 7 Days of Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving … Pam B, whose husband is currently receiving treatment for cancer, is thankful for: Answered prayers The truth and encouragement of God’s Word How the Lord provides perfectly for each need as it arises Beautiful autumn weather Uplifting Christian music Family & caring friends ...
7 Days of Giving Thanks: Day 2
On Day 2 of 7 Days of Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving … Frances S is thankful : For the right to vote That my father came home from WWII That I had 55 years with my dad For the beautiful fruit in the grocery. That I can buy that beautiful fruit. That I grew up ...
7 Days of Giving Thanks: Day 1
On Day 1 of 7 Days of Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving … Nancy K. is thankful that she is: Blessed to be a year-round volunteer for Operation Christmas Child Blessed to have the Lord Jesus Christ leading my life! Blessed to have a wonderful husband Blessed to have two wonderful children and their spouses, ...
Tribute to My Mama
Hey y’all, my mama’s 90th birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I’d like to ask a favor from you. I’d love to be able to present her with 90 birthday greetings at the reception my sis and I are throwing for her in my home, just to lavish some well deserved ...