Acrostic Poem by Penny McGinnis

Acrostic Poem by Penny McGinnis

                        Thankful for: Treasured time with my husband. Houseful of children—now grown. Amazing grace—Jesus love. Nature Knowledge and wisdom. Family— immediate, extended, church, work, friends. Unconditional love from my dogs. Lovable grandchildren. Colossians 2:6-8 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue…

Thankful: Jennifer Slattery’s Romeo and the Fire in His Eyes

Thankful: Jennifer Slattery’s Romeo and the Fire in His Eyes

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…