Category Archives: Family
“Extraordinary Measures”
I will have to put Extraordinary Measures in my 2010 Top 10 Movies. On the recommendation of my son, my husband and I sat down to watch this movie via Netflix. (By the way, we have had Netflix for over … Continue reading
When Children Grow Up
I have just spent the last two weeks with my children. They are 31-years-old and have children of their own. By any reasonable standard they are grown. The question that is running in my spirit today is: Do I treat … Continue reading
And Life Does Go On
I am here in this Monday with a very long list of prayer requests. The situations all need God to directly intervene. The pain and suffering in the hearts of the people involved is extraordinary. In my heart, in … Continue reading
Taking Chance
I watched the movie, Taking Chance, again recently. Starring Kevin Bacon in his best role, the true story come from Bacon’s character, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (USMC Ret.) about his experience as an escort for Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps on … Continue reading
Montana Gem
Twenty years ago, I had a beautiful opal that I wanted reset from a necklace into a mother’s ring. My brother and his family lived in Montana at that time and had friends, the Gneitings, who were gifted in just … Continue reading
Looking for Good Christian Fiction
I love to read. As a publisher, I spend a lot of time reading ‘for work’. I also read and study for my spiritual health. That is import but just like a professional athlete likes to play a sport ‘for … Continue reading
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection by Carol Burnett
From 1967 to 1978, The Carol Burnett Show came into my home with music and comedy that even my parents thought were appropriate for their 13-year-old daughter. And their daughter, me, thought the show was GREAT! While others in my … Continue reading
The Walk by Richard Paul Evans And Love Happens (the movie)
I am going ‘way out on a limb and say what usually makes me roll my eyes and cynically say, “Sure. How can he/she say that?”. “If you read only one book this year, read this one!” I ‘found’ this … Continue reading
“Good Sportsmanship” IS the Olympics
I am a fan of the Olympics. Winter or Summer, Special or Para, for me the Olympics are a snapshot for the best in humankind. It is a time of coming together participating in a sport that is a passion … Continue reading
Abortion, Tebow, Saving Lives
Abortion is a terrible thing. I know. I have been through it. It was over 30 years ago and yet I still remember the day vividly. God has forgiven me. I have forgiven myself. It took a very long time … Continue reading
