"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a NEW day with no mistakes in it yet?" If ever I felt like Anne Shirley's kindred spirit, it's tonight as I sit back and ponder the events of today. Or rather, my reactions to them. Some days I blow it from the very beginning. This was one of them. And, to be honest, I almost cringe at the thought of having to get up and do it all over again ...
Faith
If you need wisdom, ask for it.
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright; he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.” Proverbs 2:6-9 Some days I just don’t know what to do. My ...
31 Days – The Beginning
I heard the crash and took a deep breath, expecting the wails that followed it. As I held ice to the newest goose egg on my son’s fair head, I asked, “Now, do you understand why I told you not to do that?” Hard heads tend to learn the hard way, don’t they? I spend my days admonishing, warning, begging my kids to listen to what I say. And, still they determine to learn the hard way. It’s not ...
Notes from Nana: Bell Peppers and Life
Years ago, I took a writing class at New Orleans Seminary (NOBTS). Dr. Robert J. Hastings, then editor of the Illinois Baptist, was one of the visiting professors. I still remember his words, “You can write about anything!” He emphasized by repeating the last word: “Anything!” If this post makes sense, it will certainly fall in the category of writing about anything. Recently, I’ve ...