A Valentine’s Day memory reminds me to embrace and share God’s gift of love. A Special Memory My favorite Valentine’s Day gift is the one my daughter gave to me when she was seven. While we were shopping, I spied a black sweater vest with embroidered hearts of various colors. I noticed it because we elementary teachers enjoyed wearing cheery shirts and sweaters on special days. After I tried on the vest, I checked the price tag and returned the garment to the rack. My daughter responded, “Mommy, why did you put it back? It looks beautiful on you.” “Honey,…
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Four Ways to Put On Christ’s Love and Share It with Others
“Mom, you don’t need to buy new clothes,” my daughter said as she helped me plan for an upcoming conference. “Shop your own closet.” Numerous website’s offer the same advice: Survey the contents of your own closet to create new outfits. Why buy more if creative planning can multiply the potential number of outfits? Makes sense. The strategy of shopping our own closets saves time and money. It also provides opportunities to try new combinations and accessories with the clothing we already have. God’s Word teaches us how to dress our hearts with the Christlike behaviors and attitudes He has…
At Home with Winsome Words
Come on in the house. I’m glad to see you. You’re such a blessing to me. I’m thankful you’re my friend. God bless you. You did such a good job! Good night, sweetie. Words matter. In fact, they can encourage, enlighten, and edify a person’s heart. Winsome words stir warm memories, make us think, inspire us, and extend welcome. Those are the ones I want to speak and display in my home. Join me for a brief tour of our house to see some words I’ve chosen to display. Well, y’all, I’m Southern and that’s what we say here. Doesn’t…