I like to savor Thanksgiving! So friends, I know it's time to celebrate Advent. And I am grateful for Jesus coming to earth as Emmanuel: God is with us! This is the week for HOPE! But I also have hope when I saw cousins enjoying laughing and talking and listening to each other on Thanksgiving Day (with electronic devices put aside)! Leggos and Checkers are timeless! My children played ...
Faith
Remembering Joell
This is one of those posts that I have been wanting to write for a long time, but something always holds me back. It's usually the lump in my throat. But, today, I have to stop and tell you about Joell. I don't have to tell you she was beautiful. Her picture tells you that. What it doesn't tell you is that she was brave. And strong. And one of the fiercest fighters ever. And ...
Mississippi Missionary in the Philippines: How You Can Help
A precious girl from Mississippi is serving as a missionary in the Philippines. Her ministry is focused on street kids, but in the wake of this week's typhoon, her team is turning its attention to disaster relief. She has written a brief post about how we can help in the relief effort. Please check it out! ...
FMF: Grace
Joining in with Lisa-Jo for Five Minute Friday this week. Join us! The word this week is: Grace. I remember the fear that gripped me right after the joy of seeing the two pink lines on that pregnancy test. Less than six months earlier, we had lost a little one at around 12 weeks, and the pain was raw, and the hurt was real. And, here I was pregnant. I couldn't believe it, and I ...