I needed an editor. I hired one. She reads over my writings and then corrects my punctuation, spelling, and grammatical errors. Once I apply all her suggestions and corrections, my material is polished and more suitable for your reading pleasure. God, on the other hand, does not need an editor. His writings are perfect as…
My 4-year-old swallowed a nickel. Yes, a nickel. (kids!) My first mind was to get back under the dryer and finish my hair. Before you judge me, just know that I was sincerely convinced it would eventually come out the other end. Then, all the “what ifs” flowed through my mind, mainly “what if…
My balance in the bank isn’t as high as it used to be. I weigh more than I used to weigh. My phone rings less often than it did years ago. My closest family members live the farthest away. There! I said it! I was so hesitant to put that information out there. What if…
My daughter got frustrated the other day. Really frustrated. So frustrated that in her frustration, she acted out and had to face some consequences. After some time passed, we talked. I asked her why she did what she did. She said, “Mommy, I was upset.” I asked her to remind me of the 3 exercises…
The opening chapters of Ephesians describe how we have been blessed with all sorts of what Pastor John MacArthur calls supernatural spiritual benefits. According to chapter 1, we are redeemed (verse 7). According to chapter 2, we are God’s masterpieces (verse 10). Chapter 3 reminds us that we are fellow heirs of an eternal…
While visiting a diabetic friend of mine, it time came for her daily dose of insulin. She slightly lifted her shirt and pressed the insulin pen firmly against her abdomen. She held it in place. “What are you doing!?” I asked. “I’m giving myself my insulin . . . it’s soaking in my skin,” she…
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