I aimed my phone camera at my feet, and snapped the picture at the moment the first wave touched my toes. I stood there for a moment, shivering as another wave brought the icy waters all the way to my heels. I moved the camera and took another picture, this time, showing the perfect border that the foam of a new wave created on the wet sand. The boundaries of the ocean. I closed my eyes, saying a prayer of thanksgiving, as I remembered a verse that talks about the relation between God’s Continue Reading
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“I was wrong” – the Immeasurable Power of 3 Words {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
During our summer vacation this year, my husband and I surprised our oldest daughter with a trip to New York City for her 16th birthday celebration. We had a planned trip with our church’s choir to Washington, D.C., where the group was invited to sing at the 2018 Christians United for Israel (CUFI)’s Summit, and therefore we decided to extend the trip to New York and later to Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. While in Gettysburg, we visited the Civil War battlefield and museum, where I learned Continue Reading
The Farmer’s Principle – Reaping What We Sow {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“You have a magical green thumb, daddy!” “No, I don’t. I just take care of my plants, that’s all. I was but a little boy when my dad taught me a valuable lesson. We didn’t have much money, so father planted vegetables in our backyard. One day, I was helping him sow some seeds. I had just placed some in the ground, put dirt back in the hole and was patting it with my small hands, when he said something I’ll never forget: ‘You are responsible for everything you sow, son. If you don’t water Continue Reading
Blind Obedience: The Ultimate Faith Test {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Friends, We will not have a Link up party next Wednesday, July 25th. We will resume our linkup with Bethany on the first Wednesday in August (08/01). Please linkup with us below! Patricia When my youngest daughter was little, she would get very upset when I called her out for disobeying. I remember my then 4-year old toddler's big hazel eyes would fill with the biggest tears, as she sincerely and somberly promised: "I am sawee, mommy. I won't do it again!" I knew she meant it. But if you Continue Reading
Interview: Made Like Martha {LINKUP Party & Book Give Away!}
It is with great pleasure that Recharge Wednesday features an interview with my friend Katie Reid about her awesome new book, Made Like Martha. Join us below and leave a comment to encourage Katie and for a chance to win a copy of her book. Linkup with us and share your latest blog with our audience! In His wonderful love, Patricia (one who is certainly Made Like Martha!) What drew you to write a book about the story of Mary and Martha? What is unique about your interpretation of Continue Reading
Absolutely NOTHING Happens by Chance {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Do you have any idea of the details of circumstances that had to happen from the beginning of time, so you would be exactly who you are, where you are, at this point in history? The question lingered in my mind while the preacher continued his sermon. I don’t remember who said it, if I heard it on TV, radio or at church. All I remember is that the question made me reminisce details from my life story which helped shape my character, direct my path and prepare me to do what I do Continue Reading
