Friday, December 12, 2014

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given … and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” —Isaiah 9:6 Like most people, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays,...

Friday, November 28, 2014

Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices, Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine, oh night divine. —Oh Holy Night, Christmas Hymn Yikes … Less Than Three Weeks till Christmas! Goodness, it’s like last week (Thanksgiving for 30 people and a...

Friday, November 28, 2014

  “Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity.   That is why I have instructed you to give thanks for everything.   There is an element of mystery in this transaction: you give me thanks   (regardless of your feelings) and I give you joy  ...

Friday, November 21, 2014

 “I love you, Patrick, with all of my heart. You taught me what real love is—with your kindness, your caring … your commitment. From the day I became your wife, I have felt nothing but safe and cherished and whole.” —A Passion...

Friday, November 14, 2014

And hope does not disappoint … Romans 5:5 ~~~ “Communication and honesty are critical  in a marriage, Charity, which is what I thought we agreed to.” “We also agreed to compromise, Mitch Dennehy, but you’ll probably ban me from St....

Friday, November 7, 2014

“Sometimes, in the midst of my love for you, Patrick, I tend to forget that He is my source, not you.”  —A Passion Denied by Julie Lessman Guilty as charged. And I should know—Marcy and Patrick’s marriage, the mother and father in...