When my husband and I first started dating, I spent hours dolling myself up in the mirror. I wanted my hair to look just right, my lipstick the perfect shade, whatever it took to see his eyes light up and hear him say, “You’re beautiful.” Now, sixteen years later, my hair’s streaked with gray, laugh…
I hugged my dad and turned to the stove to fry myself some eggs. He’d just cleaned the entire kitchen. I mumbled apologetically, “I’m messin’ up your clean kitchen!” He replied graciously, “Having all these house guests for Christmas is like running a restaurant. But… it’s worth it.” A few seconds later, he dropped his…
For Those Who Are Apart April W. Gardner The holiday season is a time for family. It’s a time to relive traditions, to gather around the table with all those familiar faces and listen to grandpa tell stories you could quote in your sleep. At least, that’s the American “norm.” I suppose that means I’m…
It’s here! Throughout November I use your thankful posts and they tend to make an impact on not just you, but me as well, throughout the year. Lee Carver starts us off. I can’t think of a better way to start things off than this inspirint post. Thanks, Lee! The Left-Legged Miracle Lee Carver …
*Guest post by Michelle Massaro Week THREE of COTT’s Tournament of Champions saw four more authors compete and three more scavenger hunts played. Here’s a recap: On Monday, players were sent to Elaine Cooper’s Blog with a mission: Find the full name of the girl Nathaniel Stearns falls in love with in the book trailer…
Each Sunday I share an amateur nature photo that I captured and mix it with a few words on my heart about God’s love for you. I hope this encourages you and takes you to a place of seeking these moments between yourself and God (through the greatest love of all anyone could have for…