“Children are a heritage from the Lord…” Psalm 127:3 It was 1891. October. She lived in a high mountain-top town called a “fortified city” - built in the 1600s. Nothing really changed there. Even in nearly three centuries. The provincial-minds in this provincial Sicilian city had much in common. Very poor. Exceedingly proud. Inextricably bound … Continue reading The Secret Keeper – A Sicilian American Story
The Story of Man Bird
Leading a family is the hardest job a man can ever have. -Dave Ramsey My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass'; 'We're not raising grass,' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys. - Harmon Killebrew For several weeks this … Continue reading The Story of Man Bird
It Was Complicated – a daughter’s letter to her Dad – reposted
It’s been 6 years since I wrote this - 7 since I said farewell to my father - yet there is nothing more than this to share - except this - I still miss you Dad and I appreciate your lessons even more. I love you dad. Time has continued to refresh your lessons to … Continue reading It Was Complicated – a daughter’s letter to her Dad – reposted
The Other Mothers
Reposted: SETYOURPATHSSTRAIGHT “God is within her, she will not fall” – Psalm 46:5 I love this verse. A copy of it sits in a frame on my dresser, given to me at a time I needed it most. But today this verse resonates for a different reason. It is Mother’s Day. Yesterday I went to pick out … Continue reading The Other Mothers
A Morning Prayer
Repost from Chad Prather: March 16 2026 Father in Heaven, You are the God who never changes, the One whose word stands firm when every voice in the world tries to shake our confidence. You are the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who spoke light into darkness and life into dust. Nothing is … Continue reading A Morning Prayer
Today is the Day
When a sister celebrates another.
Why We Must Forgive (even when we don’t feel like it).
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:14-15 It is said that forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. Release the trespasser of their sin against … Continue reading Why We Must Forgive (even when we don’t feel like it).
When the weeds get in the way…
I wrote this 9 years ago - and it is still timely. Reposted from my original writing September 2017 “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately … Continue reading When the weeds get in the way…
The Master Baker
Waiting on God’s plan and timing is hard. But the blessing is in the process.
set your paths straight 
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