Genuine Love

This morning I’m remembering my grandmother. When the topic of love of family crops up, Grandmartie is always at the top of my list. My fondest and earliest memory is hearing her sweet voice singing a lullaby to me. Her arms enfolded me as she slowly tipped us back...

How Many Kings

My clock radio awakened me with a song I’d never heard before: “How Many Kings.” I laid still, mesmerized by the words. Once I began working on my computer that morning, I found the link to the original video performed by Downhere. As I watched the lead singer pour...

Broken Bones and Hospitals

My great niece Piper and I, and her friend Val, were enjoying a girls’ day together. We’d been to my nail salon for their manicure and had wandered in and out of various stores in Orlando’s Fashion Square Mall. After grabbing a quick lunch, we finished our shopping at...

A Christmas Letter to Jesus

Jesus, when You were born, You weren’t just baby Jesus. You were so much more. The prophet Isaiah announced: A Child will be born to us. A Son will be given to us. And His Name—Your name—will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Who You...