Because of Grace we Press On
Jane Anderson HOPE: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen According to the dictionary, that’s what hope is. Expectancy. Something better is up ahead. Anticipation of good things yet to happen. After all, when was the last time you heard someone say, “I hope my car breaks down.” or “I’m planning my next … Read more
What settles you? How would you answer that question? We are warned to seek best, don’t settle for just good enough. So, let’s get beyond the negative connotations of the word settle and explore why settling is a good thing. We are comfortable around people who are a lot like us. We feel settled when … Read more
It’s been months, but the memory is still fresh. At the conclusion of a women’s event one evening, we were invited to choose a painted rock. Of the twenty or so presented on the tray as we left the auditorium, I picked the one with the biggest smile – the one that ended in big … Read more
I still hear her. My mom’s exasperation amplified in her words, “What are you afraid of?” I’ve never been a daring person, never been brave, never the one to close my eyes and jump. I’m not the girl on the roller coaster. I’m more of a merry-go-round type of gal. I think I was born … Read more
When people learn that I am from the Upper Peninsula in Michigan, the first words I hear are,” It’s so beautiful up there.” To which I (almost always) reply, “It is! And the bugs think so too.” There is so much more to the story than that. As I write this post I am attending … Read more
“We want you to come with us to Florida.” and in that moment my emotions were like springs shooting from a frayed mattress. Excitement in one direction, fear in another, happiness rippling with confident anticipation flying from an end, doubt catching it in mid air. There was no way to corral all those feelings springing … Read more
Friday. And I wonder this week, like every other week, did I really complete anything? OK, sure. Dinner, dishes, laundry, and maybe a phone call or two, but those intended projects, the ones that continue week after week to fall off my radar? What about them? Is it that I’m not up for the challenge? … Read more
Do you feel a little lost after a time of adventure, excitement, fun with family and friends? You know, like the holiday that was just yesterday but is already a memory. Do you feel a little lost because the weekend passed and nothing special happened? Or maybe because something is broken and you don’t know … Read more
Today your age doesn’t matter. This is Christmas and whether you’re 3 or 103 there is something special for you. Whether because of memories of the past or making memories.with moments of today, this is a day of connections. An estimated 100.5 million Americans were expected to drive or fly more than 50 miles from … Read more
I’m not thankful. There it is. Not thankful. I’m not thankful that in the beginning when God created Earth that he let sin and depravity in. But I am thankful that God gave up his only Son Jesus to die on the cross and be the remedy for sin. John 3:16 I’m not thankful for … Read more