23rd anniversary of becoming a Mom
Today is Emily’s Birthday! I made her scones even though she wasn’t home in the morning as the 22 years prior! Then tonight Connor invited us to join them at Rain Forest Cafe for dinner. One of Emily’s favorite restaurants growing up! It was fun! I will also say that is was a very odd…
Psalm for my Sister
Years ago when I did calligraphy, I found and adapted a poem/prayer that I made for my sister, Martha. In honor of National Sisters day (which was Sunday), I thought I would reprint it here. I will lift my eyes and smile as I give thanks for my sister. My radiant, cleverly talented and godly sister,…
Letter to my mother in law!
Dear Linda, On July 4th, 1984 (31 years ago yesterday), you became my mother in law when Jim married you and Lionel in John and MaryEllen’s backyard. I have treasured the relationship with you over the past 30 years and love how our families intertwined as the 4 Mohler siblings gained 3 more brothers. When…
Lost in the Dark hole again
Sometimes I still find myself in the selfish and sad place; this dark and disastrous hole of despair and grief that causes me to feel isolated, cynical and negative about everything. I guess it is time to decide to get out of the hole and climb out to reclaim the day, dramatically shifting my attitude…
60th Birthday for the Magic Kingdom
Disneyland is the same age as Jim so this would have been Jim’s sixtieth year! Wow – that is so hard to fathom right now as it sounds so old! (No offense intended to anyone in the same category) I was watching one of several specials and news reports the other day when Disneyland was…
Farewell to a Rock Star (and I don’t mean Lee!)
Dear Katie, When Scott brilliantly added Allie White to the junior high ministry team, my heart soared. Finally, someone who “gets it”! Then he moved to High School ministry and decided to move in a similar direction further showing his heart. I am so glad God led you to apply and become the first face…
Opening a Can of Worms
What is with that expression?! I heard someone say it the other day and it sort of surprised me that I have been thinking about it since! And maybe that is just what I will do as I unpack that idiom. I know that it is a phrase that implies that by trying to fix…
All Fool’s Day
Christians have neglected April Fool’s day for too long! It is a religious holiday, although the origin is unknown. In the 18th century this holiday corresponded with all Saint’s day and All Soul’s day. It represents several concepts. The beginning of spring suggests that Old Man Winter has been tricked. God’s new life emerges from…
Holy Week Customs
Customs Maundy Thursday: maundy may mean several things but is most often believed to mean commandment or mandate. Jesus gave the message of brotherly love to His disciples in John 13:35. This day marks the last supper, the washing of the disciples’ feet, the communion command and the sorrow that followed in Gethsemane. Through the…
Week 7 The Flavor of Love
What flavors do you think of at this time of year? What delights your taste buds? Think of the kaleidoscope of tastes, the traditional and the new, fresh fruits and desserts, eggs and breads. Some of the flavors we think of would also have been part of the first Easter season. But some of the…