When I was expecting my first precious child (see the big girl, above), my very best friend planned an extra special outing for me. After lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, Rebecca took me to the Build-A-Bear Workshop and we...well...we built a BEAR! This bear was to be my daughter's first ... read more
And I know He Watches Me…
I slept in my little guy's room last night. He is not so little anymore (he is 10 years old now). But he has asthma, so when it acts up, he is my baby again. Last night I typed most of this blog post from under the covers in the second bed in my son's room. The Lord provided us with two twin beds ... read more
God’s Overflowing Love
My cup overflows. When we consider the provision, care, protection, and affection that the Lord shows us...well, this is the sort of knowledge that can take you from a glass half-empty to a glass all-full and overflowing. Out of the overflow of God's love, in our hearts, we are able to serve Him ... read more
Prodigal Living: Melissa Blair
I am fascinated with the Parable of the Prodigal (Lost) Son (Luke 15:11-32). This summer I wrote a 5 Day Devotional for the Prodigal Daughter, a free gift for you (click here to receive it). Aaaannnd, drumroll please, I finally did it: I wrote my first book, dagnabbit! Keep your eyes open ... read more
A HERstory of My Mom: the Update (Part 1)
In 2011, Momma was diagnosed with late stage ovarian cancer. As my Daddy said, "Of all people...she is the last one you would expect to get cancer..." Mom is "clean-living" no drinking, never smoked, eats healthy, exercises, with no family history of this kind of cancer. But this is the Truth ... read more
Good Friday
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Gospel Stories
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you (John 15:12-14). When we want to know how we should practice Integrity, ... read more
