Naughty or Nice
Yesterday afternoon and evening Ray and I did some shopping in nearby Cookeville. As expected, we saw leftover Christmas decorations on clearance here and there. On the way home I remembered one of them and mentioned it to Ray. “I…
Category God Is Still in Charge
Sometimes Things Go Haywire
Happy Wednesday before Christmas! It’s a day for me to be embarrassed by that half-baked blog post that went out by email this morning. The reason it looked half-baked is because it was. It wasn’t supposed to go out at…
We Don’t Need to Be Afraid
Early in December, a blog reader wrote to me about a special moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Last night, when Ray suggested that we watch the show, I watched for that special moment. I saw it for myself, but…
Things Really Can Get Better
While we were looking forward to our recent trip, the invariable question from our friends was “Where are you going?” When I responded, “Pittsburgh,” I got a consistent response—sometimes verbal and sometimes non-verbal. It went like this: “Pittsburgh?” I understand…
God Keeps His Promises
Leaves on the dogwood tree in the front yard have a red tinge and the air had a nip in it when Ray and I made an early morning trip to Cookeville yesterday (not for doughnuts this time). God had…
What kind of world are my children going to face when they grow up?
Earlier this week a homeschooling mama expressed a concern that I know many of you are feeling also: What kind of world are my children going to face when they grow up? For decades, many Christians, including Ray and I,…