Before I Was A Mom

BEFORE I WAS A MOM Before I was a Mom – I made and ate hot meals.  I had unstained clothing.  I had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a Mom – I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got...

Who Should Read the Bible?

WHO SHOULD READ THE BIBLE? The Young – To learn how to live. The Old – To know how to die. The Ignorant – For wisdom. The Learned – For humility. The Rich – For compassion. The Poor – For comfort. The Dreamer – For enchantment. The Practical –...

The Grandfather’s Table

THE GRANDFATHER’S TABLE A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating...

Heaven’s Grocery Store

HEAVEN’S GROCERY STORE As I was walking down life’s highway many years ago I came upon a sign that read Heavens Grocery  Store. When I got a little closer the doors swung open wide And when I came to myself I was standing inside. I saw a host of...

Don’t Forget To Smile

DON’T FORGET TO SMILE A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather that morning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek to the elementary school. As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder and lightning. The mother of...