Is it okay to let someone go? In some cases, it’s actually a must. There may be a time when you have to say goodbye to someone for one reason or another. You’ll need to prune the branches of your relationship tree, cutting out those who are not right for…
Learning our Name Through Worship
Music is a staple in my house, especially worship music. When my family started hearing Hello, My Name Is by Matthew West, my kids couldn’t get enough of it. Whenever we would attend a PTSA meeting at night, my oldest son would take the “Hello my name is…” sticker and…
Voice of Spring
The theater erupted with the sound of applause before the final note of Frühlingsstimmen by Johann Strauss came to an end. Slowly, like a wave returning to shore, the audience rose to their feet. Maria Esposito had just given the performance of a lifetime. As she stood on the Evans…
What Can We Learn from Those Who Came Before?
Last week, while attending my son’s middle school jazz concert, I found myself out in the foyer due to back problems. Thankfully, my son’s choir was the first in the program which allowed me to watch him sing before I had to head to the back. Once I exited the…
Book Review: On a Summer Tide
I am thrilled to be a new reviewer for Interviews & Reviews! This opportunity opens up more books for my reading pleasure as long as I review them (which of course I love to do!) That being said, the first book I reviewed is On a Summer Tide by Suzanne…
How Do You Praise God When You Feel Like You’re Drowning?
For today’s post, I decided to share a post from an old blog of mine. This post was written in 2013, but it kind of reflects how I’m feeling at this moment. Following God’s path isn’t always the easiest thing to do. In fact, it can be pretty difficult. We…
Tales From an Active Imagination: Part 4
Chapter 4 of The Rose Garden is now up! If you are new to the story, you can start at the beginning. If you just need a refresher from last time, you can re-read chapter 3. “You must hate me,” I somehow manage to squeak out. I can’t bring myself…
Fruit of the Spirit: Choosing Self-Control
The first time I read Paul’s letter to Titus, I was struck with the message he wrote about older and younger women in chapter 2. He told Titus, “teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but…
Practice
It’s another 5 Minute Friday! 5 minutes to reflect on and write my thoughts on a word prompt. Today is PRACTICE. And, yes, I often go over the time limit. GO When I was a kid, I loved baseball. I loved going to the AAA ball field in the city…
Book Review: The Lighthouse Baby
It’s time for another book review! This book is the second of three books inLaura Thomas’ Christian romantic suspense series, Flight to Freedom. From the very first word of Laura Thomas’ new novel, The Lighthouse Baby, I was on edge. My heart was pumping fast, and I was immediately drawn…