I do not paint but when I was young, I used to love to watch my older brother Scott set up a canvas, select his colors and brushes, and begin to …
Stressed Out?
This holiday adventure was unlike any other I had ever planned. This was the Christmas of 2020: a socially-distanced Christmas morning, alone in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a single gal …
What Can We Learn from the Jewish Laws?
Picture this: Your alarm clock pulls you out of a deep, comfortable, all-too-short sleep on a Sunday morning. You know nothing would feel better than an extra hour or two …
Under the Shelter of His Wings: Encouragement for Difficult Times
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). “You’ve got cancer!” Wow, did I just get sucker-punched! …
How Can I Glorify God With My Money?
Money. Everyone needs it. It makes people do crazy things. It can be anything from an asset used in a healthy way to a vice that drives people to ruin. …
Growing a Heart of Thanksgiving
“Thank you” was an expected response my parents reinforced in our lives. Praying at the table to “give thanks” was, and remains, a common practice. This was also a habit …