I’ve heard it said that the greatest thing we’ll ever learn in life is to love and be loved in return. If that is true, then what does that mean for me as a single person? Am I doomed to never know love because I am single? Am I to somehow be content with the fact [...]
I was reading the blog of a popular, highly recommended author. I was stunned by her scathing attack on a Christian leader significantly older and more experienced than she was! Her blog was well written, but was used to criticize this renowned leader and expose his faults. When it comes to this particular leader, I [...]
On 12th December 2014, we left South Africa for a month’s holiday overseas. In the weeks preceding our departure I was packing, making lists, cleaning, making lists, washing, and making lists . . . I wanted to, no, needed to be prepared. Life’s busy, so I had to give myself sufficient time to ensure nothing [...]
Marriage is such a complex relationship. Married for 28 fabulous years to wonderful Mike, I find I am still 'working my marriage out'. Truth be told, the moment you say, "I do", you can no longer be independent and free to do whatever you want. Even before children come along, you have to consider what [...]
Our son and his wife asked if we could take care of our grandsons, aged three and five, for a week while they traveled. “Of course,” we said. What could be more simple? We raised four children of our own and I’m a pre-school teacher. We holiday with the family and see them most weekends. [...]
I am utterly intimidated by this Proverbs 31 woman I am not sure about you, but when I read Proverbs 31, I am utterly intimidated by this woman. She is no ordinary woman—this is superwoman on steroids! She “selects wool and flax,” and I don’t even know what flax looks like! She is compared to a [...]
A little thyme time Thinking about the title for this blog post got me thinking of (and singing) an old English ballad about the Yorkshire town of Scarborough. Scarborough Fair was made popular in our time by the famous duo, Simon and Garfunkel. But, this tune with its medley of herbs—parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme—has nothing [...]
December 25, 1999 Dear Children, Just wanted to write and let you know that Dad and I are about half way through our "parenting years." Don't get alarmed--we'll always be your parents. This doesn't mean we're quitting in 2009. It just means that our toting, tickling, training, teaching time with you is half done. People [...]
Oh, the things you do for love. I’m talking about the real deal, not the imposters from Madison Avenue or Victoria’s Secret. And not the “I love you, man!” brand. And certainly not the cheap imitations that Hollywood serves up fresh every month. I’m talking about the genuine, sacrificial, for better or worse, I’ll be [...]
All women are on a journey, some 'going solo' with the Lord at their side, so although they may seem to be walking alone, they are not. Whatever your relationship status, it is open to change. Those who are married could find themselves single. Those who are single, could find themselves married. Singleness comes in [...]
