"[ The Magnificat: Mary’s Song of Praise ] Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me." Luke 1:46-47, 49 As I start to look towards 2017 and think about my goals for… Continue reading A Time of Reflection …
This Isn’t A Game
I will never understand why some married men don't wear wedding rings ... especially when they aren't in a job that restricts them from wearing it. Or at the very least mention their wife in conversation. In case you are wondering, yes, I was just made a fool. But it happens. I wasn't flirtatious, yet,… Continue reading This Isn’t A Game
Making Sense of It All
I'll be honest ... I have struggled to know what to write over the last week. The last week has been hard here in East TN. We started the week of Thanksgiving out with a horrible school bus crash in Chattanooga that saw the loss of 6 precious children. Then we had several horrible, senseless… Continue reading Making Sense of It All
The Behind-the-Scenes Look
Let's have some fun today. I often receive some questions about my glasses, my clothes, my jewelry, my shoes and what not ... so I thought I would share my "secrets" when it comes to affordable styles and whether or not keeping up with trends is worth it for a non-size 10 body. 🙂 **Please… Continue reading The Behind-the-Scenes Look
Single in the Church
When I was a little girl, I had two baby dolls and they were named “Darlin’ and Sweet Darlin’”. They were my babies. If you asked me what I was going to be when I grew up I would have probably told you either a mama or a singer. Then on some days… Continue reading Single in the Church
The Song in the Night
As the smoke literally dissipated throughout Knoxville last night and the sun rose, I had one song lyric running through my mind before I ever looked at my phone to see who won the presidential election. My hope is in the name of the Lord. As I read the results and was absolutely stunned by what… Continue reading The Song in the Night
A Song for this Day
I am not big on trends. I do not read the latest "it" books ... ever ... be it Christian or not. I finally upgraded to the iPhone 6 last Christmas. I still watch an occasional movie on the VCR in my bedroom ... just the movies that I have yet to find on DVD.… Continue reading A Song for this Day
Season of Thanks: A Prayer and Two Dreams
In honor of Dr. Billy Graham's 98th birthday today, I am sharing the prayer/poem that his wife Ruth Bell Graham wrote in her teens about the man she hoped to marry someday. The Man I Prayed For Dear God, I prayed, all unafraid (as we’re inclined to do), I do not need a handsome man… Continue reading Season of Thanks: A Prayer and Two Dreams
Season of Thanks: A Letter
To Whom It May Concern: Ha ... that's a little formal sounding coming from me but I did something different this time and decided to write to you, my dear husband, on my blog versus in the journal that has been set aside for your eyes only. (And I am saving my special term of… Continue reading Season of Thanks: A Letter
Lady Edith and I
"Where one story ends another begins." I knew something was coming as I could sense I would be sharing this story for several weeks now but I couldn't imagine how I would be telling it nor how I was to be this open with everyone, therefore, I chose to keep my mouth shut and not… Continue reading Lady Edith and I
Joyful on the Journey 