The morning is quiet.The coffee is brewing.The family is sleeping.In the stillness, there is peace.In the stillness, there is reflection.In the stillness, there is God. He sits with me.He hears my words,He hears my thoughts.He holds my hand.He understands. Sometimes my soul just needs the stillness.My mind needs the knowledge that He's with me.My heart … Continue reading In the Stillness
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The Walk And The Worth
After a recent visit from a "Porch Pirate," Kevin installed a Ring doorbell. He’s been having a blast playing with the tech, while I’m over here talking back to the camera! (I’m sure that’s no surprise to anyone who knows me. 😂)But watching the footage gave me a bit of a reality check. I honestly … Continue reading The Walk And The Worth
Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3 Another Monday has arrived. I was startled awake by my alarm this morning—a rare occurrence for me—but I suppose some days we simply require a little more rest than others. Yesterday was the typical whirlwind of a Sunday, yet it remains my favorite … Continue reading Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Sunday, May 17, 2026 "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." — Psalm 143:5 As I sit here this morning, listening to the rhythmic gurgling of the coffee pot, my mind drifts back into the past. I’m finding that with age, I … Continue reading Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Becoming What I Wasn’t
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1It’s graduation season—a time defined by the shifting gears of life as childhood gives way to adulthood. As I see the proud moments posted, I find myself reflecting on the winding road of my own journey.Back in high school, I … Continue reading Becoming What I Wasn’t
Calm in the Storm
Today's Devotion: Friday, May 15, 2026 The Passage: Mark 4:39"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Today did not start out as planned. Usually, I wake up before my alarm to get a head start on the day, … Continue reading Calm in the Storm
He Heals
I am sure many of you are aware of my recent accident, in which I fell from the top step of my back porch nearly two weeks ago. Thankfully, my injuries were limited to surface wounds. As I lay on the ground, getting my wits about me, I couldn't help but say "Thank You Jesus!" … Continue reading He Heals
It Matters
While every life is important, some people touch your heart in a deeper way than others. They have a bigger impact and they may not even realize it.You may not even know the person that well, but God does.God uses people to encourage and lift others.He uses them to be an example of how our … Continue reading It Matters
Finding God in the Little Things 