Where Does Hope Come From When There is None?

My son lent me a book that he said I would enjoy reading. It took me a while to get to it, and then I couldn’t put it down. This book, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, is a middle grade true story about William, who lives in...

A French Girl Reset

We never had a family Christmas celebration this year. Sickness stopped us twice. I was sad to take down the Christmas tree and all the decorations, with presents still there. I also had the Christmas tree decorated with all my favorite ornaments in just the right...

Hunger For Jesus

As Christmas approaches and many of us are doing some form of Advent devotional or study, it is good to check our hearts every minute of the day to make sure we are seeking God and thinking of His Son Jesus’ sacrifice, rather than being so caught up in the food,...

Full

I must confess… I have a food fixation. As I’m finishing breakfast, I will be thinking about what I will have for lunch, snacks, and supper. As I’m eating breakfast and finishing off one piece of toast, I am loving the buttery, bread taste so much, I...

Gratitude

This week as we are approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, our Sunday sermon was about training ourselves to have gratitude in all things. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”...

What Do You Need?

In my life I’ve found that at various times I’ve needed a: Health Coach Counselor Financial planner Comforter Physician Friend Leader Husband Life Coach Father And this is what I’ve found: Health Coach – “Therefore do not let anyone judge...