Virtue for Women

As I read over certain passages in the Gospels, I find myself taking a deep breath. In marked contrast to our frantic lives, I am struck by the calm, steady pace with which Jesus walked among us. It is amazing, especially when you consider that He had just three short years to accomplish all the Father had given Him to do. read more...

I looked up the word “love” in my Bible today and found the first mention in Genesis 22. Not the love of a husband for a wife, a mother for a child, or even a friend for a friend, but the love of a father for his only son. read more...

As children, some of the first words we are taught by our parents are "please" and "thank you." read more...

I loved to watch the wind blowing at night through big leafy trees. It rustles leaves and shakes branches. That unseen hand that tips hats off heads unexpectedly and sends them rolling down the street, or playfully lifts and tugs at kites sending them soaring. read more...

At the park where I jog, the sycamore trees are starting to drop their crisp leaves on the paths. The cliffs overlooking the Pacific are scattered with clusters of dried wildflowers that just a month ago wore color combinations too flashy for my wardrobe. Today, they wear the darkening shades of brown, rust, and beige. read more...