As I sat watching the movie, Saving Mr. Banks with my twenty-four year old son, Kyle, it brought back fond memories of him when he was four years old, dancing joyfully in our den to all the songs in Mary Poppins. Kyle’s favorite part of the movie was the penguin dance, so artfully choreographed…
Coming from 19 years in the television news business, I look at devotions as breaking stories about God. When I pen the short inspirational pieces, I am writing about what God has taught me during the week. Instead of journaling it privately, I open my journal to you all, hopefully to encourage you. …
It’s the day after Christmas. The packages are all opened, the bellies are still stuffed and some family members have already gone back to their homes. While Christmas is supposed to be a day to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, you may be reflecting back to your own…
It’s Christmas eve. Are you ready? Do you have all the presents wrapped, the menu planned and the house cleaned for those family members who will celebrate Christmas with you? If not, you are not alone. I still have a couple of unwrapped gifts, some dinner preparation and my home still needs to…
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a redbird sighting. Every year redbirds roost throughout my home because they hold a special meaning during the holidays. I didn’t always know what they symbolized, but after seeing redbird ornaments, plates, crosses, salt and pepper shakers and towels at the stores, I researched the meaning of the redbird….