when the building gets in the way

May 4, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

There once was a place where we’d go to take in a heavenly show but that marvelous sight has been blocked by the height of a building- causing me so much woe ;( For the last (almost) 16 years, my husband and I would drive into Charlottesville and park in a special spot to watch […]

leaning

April 2, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

we’re in a time of “leaning”- all our excess stripped away we’re in a time of leaning on our Savior day by day This is a strange season we are in. Just a few short weeks ago I was excitedly planning Easter festivities at church, my girls were anticipating their spring concerts and trips with […]

good things come…

December 16, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Isn’t it funny how some days don’t seem to start off on the right foot…and then by the end of the day, you look back and see how it was one of the very best days? I woke up one day with a feeling of dread. There were several things I had to do, and […]

that is all

November 26, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Simply trusting every day; Trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by, Trusting Him, whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Brightly doth His Spirit shine Into this poor heart of mine; While He leads I […]

Morning Praise

November 11, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

O God, inspire our morning hymn Of love and gratitude; Oh, bless the sacrifice we bring, Thou Source of every good. Thy miracle of love so sweet Preserved us all secure; While helpless in unconscious sleep, Thy presence kept us pure. ’Tis blest to rise, O Lord, and join With nature’s minstrelsy; To hymn Thy […]

I “Press” On

October 26, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Over a year ago, I decided to share a blog post I had written on my Facebook page. It was a story about me and my daughters that happened several years ago- one that was especially dear to me. Within about 5 minutes, I had a notification from Facebook that my article had been reported […]

less is more

October 7, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Less is more. Even when it comes to the words we say. My husband says I’m the queen of the 3 minute sermon. Having led worship at our church nearly every Sunday for the past 10 years, I’ve pretty much gotten the mini sermonette down to an art. Less is more. When I speak, what […]

what matters most

August 12, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Time is an extremely valuable commodity. With every passing day, I am more aware of how precious our time is and how important it is to spend it wisely. Lately, I have found great joy in spending time with my husband and daughters. As the girls are getting older, I thoroughly enjoy our shopping excursions, […]