We often hear the adage, “It’s better to give than to receive.” It’s true that it is great to give! Not only does giving, or serving, help other people but it helps to get our eyes off of ourselves as we imitate Jesus’ example and obey His command to serve others. But learning to be…
Before getting married, my idea of camping was sitting in a casual cafe overlooking a lake before returning to a rustic motel. James’ camping experience was quite different. He remembers carrying his tent and food in his backpack and finding a different spot under the stars every night. Yikes! As you can imagine, our first…
I’ve heard it said that confession is good for the soul, so here I go: I’m a terrible driver. I know the stereotype, that men are supposed to be proud of their directional and driving skills, but really, I’m such a bad driver that my inner compass is overshadowed by the horrific way I take…
I plead guilty. During my first major jury duty case, I learned what it meant legally to aid and abet someone. In fact, we did find the defendant guilty of aiding and abetting a murder. It was quite the case. But many years later, I found myself guilty of the same crime (don’t worry, not…
As a wife, I have come to recognize that I have incredible power and influence in the life of my husband. The reason we all know that “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy” rests on the fact that we know women tend to set the temperature in any given environment. Years ago, when my…
