The treasure hunt

The treasure hunt

Planning a surprise birthday party requires lots of planning, swearing guests to secrecy, a sizeable amount of subterfuge (little white lies for cover), arranging the venue, the food, the decorations, the timing, phew! When it comes off without a hitch, it is so...
Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?

From my younger years, I have (fading) memories of waking up early in the morning, my stomach muscles knotted in anxiety waiting for that day’s dental appointment to be over with (dentistry has improved immensely, and painlessly, since then, Praise God!) Another...
Best Thanksgiving Verse Ever

Best Thanksgiving Verse Ever

 “Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.” Psalm 84:10 I love the visual of what the Lord is trying to communicate to us.  We might picture birds with their heads tilted back opening as wide as their little beaks can stretch, chirping wildly.  But I picture...