Calling All Women of the Church!

Have you ever noticed that most trees naturally grow straight and tall, even if they are planted on a slope? Trees can be planted closely together by a farmer, and know that they will grow tall and straight unless something changes its course. Trees also grow stronger if surrounded by other trees, because they are…

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. While I cherished every moment with my mom, I can tell you I have come to realize as I grow older, that all around me there are people who are saddened by that day. On one hand, I felt gratitude to God for my sweet children, who I know are heavenly…

The phrase “Be Still” is in the bible seven times. What I’ve come to realize, is that when a phrase is repeated it is because of it’s great importance. This blog is something I am reminding myself. In fact, almost on a daily basis my mom or dad tells me that I am too busy….

The Oxford Dictionary defines the word thankful as “pleased and relieved.” Both of those are feelings. The same dictionary defines the word grateful as “showing an appreciation or kindness.” Gratitude goes to a deeper level, it is being aware that your appreciation stems from something outside of yourself such as a higher power. The teacher…

One of my very favorite pastimes is to walk my favorite beach looking for seashells. I love to find shells of different sizes and shapes, colors and textures. Each one makes me smile when they are carefully wrapped in tissue paper and transported home to go into one of my big clear bowls in my…