My Word for 2023
For the past few years I have been challenged by several of my writing peers to choose one word for the year to focus on. To choose a word or words to incorporate into everyday living that…
No More Resolutions, Excuses and Regrets
I stopped making a “new years’ resolution” several years ago because they just didn’t stick. We all know in January the gyms are full and so are Weight Watchers and other dieting programs. Memberships start to dwindle…
What Does Advent Mean and Why Do We Celebrate?
When I was growing up, my Church did not observe the season of Advent in a formal way. It is not in the scriptures but neither is Christmas as we celebrate today. The tradition of focusing on…
Have You Heard the Pumpkin Gospel?
A story of a new start with God! My big round pumpkin shows me God gives us a clean heart. He will forgive our mess-ups. He offers a new start. The slime that fills the pumpkin,…
Does Jesus Care?
When you are facing a crisis of any kind, do you wonder if God cares? When you feel lost or alone and think , “can’t He see I’m struggling here? ” When you watch tragedies unfold on…
Trusting God in the midst of Life's Storms with Nancy Smith
