Wednesday review, Laura-style: 4:22am Wake up (WHAT?!? I don’t “do” pre-7am, this will be the longest day in recent history.) 7:00am Coffee, Bible study and devotional time 7:50am Be in office early, allowing some quiet time for adjustment into a new day’s needs, tasks and activities 8:20am Realize I should’ve gone to office when I… Continue reading Cookies

I awoke at 4:22am following a vivid dream about my Dad. Oh, how I wish it had been glimpses of the freedom he’s found in Heaven. Instead, it walked me through things I have regret over, things I hadn’t done with him while he was still here, time I hadn’t taken with a Dad whom… Continue reading Regret

Heavenly Father, Lead us only where You are today. Focus my eyes on Your heavenly sight. Keep my steps aligned with Yours, Jesus. Hold my hand securely please, Father. I treasure Your Presence, anticipating the beauty of Your glory lying ahead. photo credit: L. Algood #aberryrichlife

What do our lives say about what we treasure? No, really, what do we treasure? The answer to this question can be a difficult one to admit. It takes brutal honesty. It requires a willingness to openly search our hearts and minds, occasionally finding a need to confess and release things of lesser value and… Continue reading Treasure

I can’t imagine the state of my life, the condition of my heart, if God had not called me into His Light. Prior to fully accepting Jesus as my Savior, days I considered to be “great” were empty compared to the amazing splendor experienced now. Though life presents a multitude of challenges, I not only… Continue reading God’s Goodness