I have been rummaging around deep in my memory bank—about 65years or so— and I am re-living one of my childhood experiences. It occurred on the shores of the Green River or Panther Creek, south of my town. My thoughts, concerning the events of that day have lingered, the geography, not so much!. For the sake of keeping my mind on the memory, rather than its location, I am saying it was Panther Creek. ~ En mass we arrived! I remember breathlessly ...
Updated 01-21-2012 at 11:52 PM by RheaB
That little girl inside of me It might be time to set her free. But ‘twill not be done so easily For she is such a part of me. That little girl, so sad, bereft, alone. Thoughts of her are all I’ve known. My heart’s been heavy, as if ‘twere stone. And if I free her, won’t I be alone? That little girl, I think she knows. I sense her standing, up on her toes, ...
Is there anything more important to us than to see our children serve Christ? Because of this, I have started to pray for my children using Psalm 119. I just wanted to share this week's prayer with you. Psalm 119: 105-120 Your Word is a lamp to the feet of my children and a light unto their paths. I have solemnly sworn to keep Your righteous judgments and ask Father that Your Holy Spirit will continue to guide my little ones. Lord, please give them life through ...
Updated 11-01-2010 at 10:36 AM by hertenstein
This weekend we celebrated my baby’s birthday. My baby is fifteen. I am preparing now for the empty nest in three years. I'm discovering that my life is like that gripping novel you can’t put down. The one where you are emotionally connected to the characters and the events and circumstances surrounding their lives. That novel in which you find yourself anticipating the next page, wanting to rush through to find out what happens next. But as you get to the end you turn the pages more slowly because ...