Yesterday, my daughter asked if she could give one of her ponies a hair cut. We had given a trim to one of her My Little Pony pets before, so I agreed. I reminded her that the pony's hair couldn't grow back, and gave her a small pair of scissors, and a piece of cardstick … Continue reading Pretty Ponies? A Mother’s “Short Tale”
15 Ways to have a Blessed Mother’s Day Even if Family is Not There
So many hearts find Mother's Day to be a time of sadness and despair, instead of gladness and delight. Many have lost their mothers due to cancer or old age. Some have been abandoned or abused by their mothers, and are no longer a part of each other's lives. Some have never known their mothers. … Continue reading 15 Ways to have a Blessed Mother’s Day Even if Family is Not There
Two Cocoons: a Love Poem… My Premature Twins on their Teeny Tiny Miracle Journey
Two Cocoons When I see your tiny red naked bodies clad only in diapers the size of a Kleenex, I think that nothing is more fragile, and you're just like the wings of a butterfly. While one of you cries out like a hungry kitten, the other cries out like a bleating sheep. It … Continue reading Two Cocoons: a Love Poem… My Premature Twins on their Teeny Tiny Miracle Journey
Before Your Loved Ones Die, Give Them Jesus… Expect a Miracle!
I can't believe it's been six years since my friend Donna Dehart passed away. I love this photo of the two of us giggling, trying to play the Wii (and failing miserably) on Christmas Day, 2008. It's the only photo I have of the two of us together. Donna's daughters were at their dad's on … Continue reading Before Your Loved Ones Die, Give Them Jesus… Expect a Miracle!
Jesus is Your ONE WAY Ticket to Heaven! Don’t Deny Him! Get on Board!
Come on, Christian Believers... Rise up! You have to make a CHOICE! You can NOT serve two masters! Either you're with JESUS all the way, or not at all! You can't say you're a Christian, and then tell other people it's okay to worship whomever and however they choose! That's NOT witnessing! That is denying … Continue reading Jesus is Your ONE WAY Ticket to Heaven! Don’t Deny Him! Get on Board!
The Silver Lining is Always There! Hope for Depression…
This week is a time of great trial, stress, and sadness for a precious family and their friends, who almost lost their lives in a horrific home explosion. They lost everything; their entire home and everything in it. They are faced with critical, life-changing injuries, which will change the course of the rest of their … Continue reading The Silver Lining is Always There! Hope for Depression…
How to Give without Guilt, and Fulfill the Mission of Pleasing God
Sometimes we have the opportunity to bless a reader at The Silver Lining, by meeting a specific need. I believe God gives me spiritual words spoken in discernment, wisdom and love; meant to offer you hope, healing, and encouragement in Jesus Christ. I'd also like to be the hands and feet of Jesus whenever, and wherever he … Continue reading How to Give without Guilt, and Fulfill the Mission of Pleasing God
Two are Better than One… The Healing Joy of Friendship
Today I am one month into my recovery from back surgery. While I still have pain, I'm getting around a lot better. I love my home, but I start to go stir crazy if I don't get outside to breathe in some fresh, clean air. I've been getting that slightly overwhelming feeling of wondering how … Continue reading Two are Better than One… The Healing Joy of Friendship
It’s No “Yolk!” DOUBLE Winners Chosen for The Silver Lining I Love Easter Giveaway!
Congrats to our surprise DOUBLE WINNERS for The Silver Lining I Love Easter Giveaway! It wasn't really planned that way... but God must really, really want to bless one of The Silver Lining winners, because one of today's winners, has won not only one, but two previous giveaways! Well, we think that's awesome! But The Silver … Continue reading It’s No “Yolk!” DOUBLE Winners Chosen for The Silver Lining I Love Easter Giveaway!
Glorious Sunday! Jesus Is ALIVE!
HOW TO INVITE JESUS INTO YOUR HEART, AND RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE!