Prescription for Hope

Today, Rachel missed the bus. Because it is picture day, I offered to drive her to school.  Visibly relieved, she sighed and her...

Taking a cue from the sign in my kitchen I decided to count my blessings. Research proves gratitude is a powerful influence on mental...

Guttural moans escaped her petite frame. I am thankful the pediatrician’s office offer walk-in sick appointments.  Less than an hour...

I met LaTan Roland Murphy at the Asheville Christian Writers Conference in February 2016. As a native Virginian G.R.I.T. S. girl (Girl...

You expect me to sing Hallelujah even here? The writer of Psalm 137:4 was an Israelite held captive by a Babylonian enemy. How could the...

A ticker tape of negative thoughts scrolls across my mind. I squeeze my eyes shut to “take every thought captive” but the increasing...

The name ‘winter’ derives from an old Germanic word meaning “time of water” and refers to the high rain and snowfall that often...

We moved into our new home seven weeks ago. As I unpack our possessions, I also unpack evidence of God’s faithfulness to our family....

<Gasp> Yes, I said peanut butter. Although taboo in public settings, (due to allergy concerns) peanut butter is a staple in our home and...

“Take the dogs out! The barking is driving me crazy!” I commanded. Heavy footfalls of five grandkids, ranging in age from ten to...

Psalm 23 for Chronic Illness Hello friends, As our family prepares for another grand detour, I seek comfort in these familiar words, “He...

I am honored to introduce you to my friend, Amy. When she shared this principle with me, I asked her to share it for Red Chair Moments....

“Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13) I slid over to the next kitchen base cabinet, and extended by back into a cat...

The phrase, “But as for me” recognizes I have a choice. I can choose trust or fear, sorrow or joy, rejection or redirection. Despite my...

My 2015 study of hope followed with an unexpected medical diagnosis and struggle to find my identity in 2016. I did not know the studying...

Darkness and long shadows obscured the hand embroidered JOY on the mini quilt. I cupped my mug of liquid mercy and watched as shadows...

During my son’s Kindergarten year, the dental hygienist noted that our son was missing the tooth labeled as “Q.” He was greatly disturbed...

Lord, I love you. Lord, I trust you. Lord, I trust your plan. Lord, I trust your provision. Lord, I trust your unfailing Sovereign...

“Hiding I’m sure. He’s scared of storms,” I reply handing him the kid’s lunchboxes. “You know that dog, I’m sure he is hiding under...

Suddenly my world turned upside down. Suddenly I stepped out of a healthy active life into the world of chronic illness. Suddenly,...