“When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time.”  Maya Angelou Everyone has a bad day from time to time. Our temper flares, we can’t resist gossip’s temptation,  jealousy  rears its head, or we tell a lie. But behavior patterns are a different matter be they positive ...

We were headed out west. Townsend, Montana was our destination.  My older brother was driving his Scout, a squatty old Jeep.  We had a family friend along and they were up front while I snuggled in the backseat.  I had a sleeping bag and my teddy bear and was excited to see my ...

Within the span of an hour, I learned that two sisters-in-Christ lost loved ones this morning. One friend lost her 10-month-old daughter. Braelyn was born prematurely and with Downs syndrome. For most of the last year, their small family has lived in the hospital, praying for one more breath, afraid ...