For many years, I’ve dreamed of writing a book. My journals are littered with ideas for memoirs, children’s books, and even a rough idea for a poetry book. Some of the book ideas are simply a title scratched out in my less-than-tidy handwriting. Others are fully fleshed-out outlines, complete with the beginnings of a few…
As far as resumes go, Moses’s life experiences‘ remain unmatched compared to those of most leaders. He freed an entire nation from slavery in Egypt and parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could escape. Moses also received the Ten Commandments directly from God, establishing the laws by which the Israelites lived. When Moses died,…
“Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” (1 John 4:7 CSB) The other day in my Latin class, we were discussing the different words in Latin for “love.” The Latin words amo and diligo are closely related to the…
Too often, I find myself acting out of fear. I make decisions based on what I think will please others, afraid of criticism. I say yes to requests that make me uncomfortable or don’t seem like my best yes because I’m afraid of rejection if I say no. I refrain from sharing my dreams and…
My desk is positioned right in front of the window in my home office. Not only does light literally shine upon my work, but I can see and hear what is happening outside. I love to see my cows and sheep come in for water or to bed down in the evening. I love to…
In April, I always think of rainshowers, especially because we have a lot of intermittent spring storms where I live. In fact, this past month, we had one of those decennial rainstorms that causes quite a bit of damage. When those storms roll through, my mind always drifts to Noah. He was not only thrust…