Tree of Gratitude

This year perhaps more than any other it is important to remember the things that we are thankful for. In the past 10 months each of us has said at some point or other, “I just can’t wait for 2020 to be over.” As if there will be some magical restart. (Spoiler alert: there won’t … Continue reading Tree of Gratitude

The Pressure Of Traditions

Today is my daughter’s sixth birthday. As most parents feel on days like these, I am not sure how we got here. Wasn’t she JUST born? I remember some of the first days so vividly. And so many days since then. I love traditions, maybe because I didn’t have any growing up. And it is … Continue reading The Pressure Of Traditions

Letters, Thrones, Beasts and Scrolls.

It is perfectly normal to feel intimidated and maybe even “put off” by the Book of Revelation. But I encourage you to keep reading, at least this one time, all the way through. And while you’re doing so, look for the clues and cross-references to other books of the Bible.  This last book of the … Continue reading Letters, Thrones, Beasts and Scrolls.

When Hanger Strikes…

...you make a life lesson out of it. Sometimes I am reminded that parents and guardians are the only true “experts” on their children. By that I mean that only you know exactly who your child is and how he or she learns and reacts to things. Well, you and God; but here I’m just … Continue reading When Hanger Strikes…

Forget Me Not

The last words of Nehemiah are probably something we all hope for: that God remembers us for the good we have done in our lives. Of course, we come up short over and over again, just like the Israelites. But God’s forgiveness and love is abundant. September 28 Nehemiah 9:1-38 Today’s Takeaways: The people completed … Continue reading Forget Me Not

Looking For Gratefulness

So the other day my kids were moping around the house with nothing to do, play or talk about. Apparently we live in a bare cage, have nothing interesting and don’t know anyone. You know, the usual.  And I was getting tired of reminding them just how lucky they are and how grateful they should … Continue reading Looking For Gratefulness

I’ll Sing Once More

I can’t believe that this week we will be reading the last three psalms. We started reading on April 13 – right at the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. And we’re ending as (hopefully) things are starting the slow crawl to getting back to normal.  I’ve been thinking about it and maybe this was exactly … Continue reading I’ll Sing Once More