“Somewhere between the memories of what has been and the hopes of what might be, we pause, take a deep breath, and wonder” Embracing Your Second Calling—Passion and Purpose for the Rest of Your Life Dale Hanson Bourke (Thomas Nelson, 2009) I devoured this book. It is so yellow highlighted…

Special FREEDOM WEEKEND—Fresh Word Friday….Who are You?? My word for the Day is: Similitude si·mil·i·tude [si-mil-i-tood, -tyood]  –noun 1.likeness; resemblance: a similitude of habits. 2.a person or thing that is like or the match or counterpart of another: This expression is a similitude of the other. 3.semblance; image: a similitude…

When I was a young Mom I used to love to watch “Soap Operas”. I was basically addicted to them and felt sad if I missed an episode. I am not much of a TV watcher today but there are still a few TV series type shows that I enjoy…

A few days ago my sweet little sister/friend Lysa Terkeurst, offered an opportunity on her web/blog to express THANKFULNESS. I need that now and then. A reminder to think on the things that are good. Other times, they just surround me. Today, I woke up and all I feel is…

“Ludicrous” That’s my word for today. I have been reading the story of Joseph in the Bible and have just completed today’s reading. As I tried to capture a word for some of the things we see happen on these pages of scripture, this is the word that popped into…

I have been kicking my prayers up a whole bunch of notches over the past few days on behalf of a family member who is precious and priceless to me. At the same time, I have been working on some stuff inside my own heart. Some stuff that is really…