Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! My husband recently spent a few days with our son and his family. When my son and daughter-in-love picked up our grandbabies from school, Papadude was there to greet them too! Oh, the smiles and hugs! The next morning, the 3-year old could not wait for Papadude to get to… Continue reading Joys of Waiting
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Benefits of Waiting
Recently, my husband had to visit the emergency room. If you have experience with hospitals, you know that the waiting can seem too long, especially when you are hurting. Yes, waiting can seem like forever. We wait to finish school. We wait for the wedding. We wait for babies and grandbabies. We wait for the… Continue reading Benefits of Waiting
Roads of Faith
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! As we come across roads in Scripture, we discover the people that traveled them were specifically placed there for an important purpose. Let’s consider a few. The road is called the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Suffering. It is the traditional road that Jesus walked on His way to Golgotha.… Continue reading Roads of Faith
Destination Roads
When you travel, do you focus on the destination or the road to get to the destination? In some places, the road is a worthy destination. Yes, roads are predominantly formed to reach a destination. They connect and intersect to get to a certain place by the best possible way. Yet, there are several famous… Continue reading Destination Roads
Sounds of Purest Praise
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! One of the wishes on my bucket list is to witness hearing the sound of an animal “singing.” On our recent trip to Wyoming, that wish came true. What is the big deal? Well, to me, it is a way of hearing animals worship. Or maybe I’m just weird. Why?… Continue reading Sounds of Purest Praise
Sounds of Purest Laughter
What is it about a child’s laughter that warms your heart? Nearly four years ago, we had a life changing event—the birth of our first grandchild. Now, we have two perfectly angelic grandbabies and a third on the way! One of the most thrilling aspects of being a grandma is hearing those sweet babies’ laughter.… Continue reading Sounds of Purest Laughter
Mountain Top Fellowship
The places mentioned in the Bible are intriguing, especially when a place is repeated. Let’s recall what happened on these familiar mountains. The name Mount Moriah may not be that familiar but you may recognize what happened there. Mount Moriah is where Abraham went to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. However, the promised son was… Continue reading Mountain Top Fellowship
Which is best—the mountains or the water?
If you could vacation at the mountains or the water, which would you choose and why? Definitely the mountains! Why? This big city girl grew up in the heart of Texas. We did not travel further north than Oklahoma. So, I had never actually seen and experienced the mountains. My husband is from Virginia so… Continue reading Which is best—the mountains or the water?
The rewards of obedience
The story of Abram/Abraham is an example of obedience. God told Abram to pack his possessions, leave his home, and move his family to a place that was unfamiliar. He did not even know where he was going—and he obeyed. How are you challenged by Abram’s example? After fulfilling a long-awaited dream, I felt the… Continue reading The rewards of obedience
Obedience is not a bad word
Children are taught from a very young age to not do certain things that could hurt or endanger them. “Do not touch a hot stove.” “Look both ways before crossing a street to make sure no vehicles are coming.” As we mature, the do’s and don’ts increase. “Take the medication to reduce symptoms or cure… Continue reading Obedience is not a bad word