Why are you trying to earn grace…?
I missed a smashin’ great concert Friday night–Winter Jam–featuring one of my favorite bands (Christian or otherwise), Third Day. Mac Powell’s instantly recognizable gravely vocals always grab my ear, even if it’s a song...
Chasing Sandman
My palm settles on the knotty valley of his spine, perfectly centered between bony, flesh-covered peaks; I remember when my hand covered his back. That was a "yesterday" over 12 years in the making. Though , I'm not quite prepared when he does. ...
These made me smile…
If I bought every little plaque or picture I liked, I'd have the tackiest decor on the planet. Which, when I think about it…does it really matter? {Taken with my cell camera, so not the greatest quality…it preserves the smile, though, to me...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
While the East Coast is blanketed under Winter's arctic fury, what better way to forget about it than to sing about it? I woke up humming this tune, and to my mind's ear I sounded just like Zooey Deschanel in her not-at-all provocative shower scene...
It never occurred to me to pray for Tiger Woods–#ChristianFAIL?
Well, now…Brit Hume's suggestion that Tiger Woods needs to embrace the Christian faith surprised me (on national television, no less…!). What are your thoughts after watching this...
“Life is so much more than what your eyes are seeing…”
"Overcome the odds When you don’t have a chance (That’s what faith can do)" Kutless, "That's What Faith Can Do. Encouragement in music & lyrics. Lyrics, which will hearten you even if you don't have time to play through the whole...
There’s so much more to a new year than “happy”
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” ~ Corrie Ten Boom I’ve indulged myself with some time away from my blog (and yours…) and, oh, how I hope it refreshes me and infuses a new zeal in writing as we begin a new...
Because sometimes “nothings” and “pretend” make me smile
Festivus is my favorite fake holiday of them all. Its insanity makes me smile during the frenzy of the most won-der-ful time of the year…:) Airing of grievances? Feats of strength? How can you not love it? Wanna know more? All you...
I’m dreaming of a {red &} white Christmas…!
{Scroll down for Christmas Tour of Homes pictures.} Two Christmases ago, we had just completed a home renovation that included~ knocking out the wall separating our kitchen and dining room moving our dining room into our to-that-point unused living room making the...