(Photo by Nancy Larson Benjamin) Hope, expectation, and joy are the emotions that bubble up in my heart when I look at this picture. The dawning of a new day. The promise of things to change. The joy of knowing that I can let go...

[caption id="attachment_1871" align="alignright" width="225"] Daddies Little Girl[/caption] I saw this post today and wanted to re-post it. Life can be hard for little girls who don't experience the Father's love as God designed it to be. This inspired me and I hope it will inspire you. THE...

[caption id="attachment_1859" align="alignright" width="225"] Still "7 minutes older"[/caption] Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, indeed. There is so much to be thankful for. Married 34 years, sober almost 22 years, and healthy. My twin sister, Marlene, and I enjoyed our holidays. But even though she is "7 minutes older", time...

As the holiday season is upon us, this morning I was praising God and thanking Him for the life He has given me. I am so grateful and thankful for my wonderful husband, friends and our church family. Having several family members currently ill and...

Isaiah 55:12-13 “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree, and instead...