When 96 years ends before 97

On Sunday, my grandfather passed away.  He was days shy of turning 97.  How can one be sad for a man who lived such a full life, who came through the darkest of valleys by God’s grace, who loved God so diligently and endlessly?  Eula Jean Coyle...

When we can’t escape forbidden fruit

As the story goes, Eve ate that dang piece of fruit. There were, of course, plenty of trees to choose from with plenty varieties of fruits to pick.  Why, some may ask, did she have to choose that piece of fruit on that particular day?The answer: Don’t we do...

When I speak at her wedding reception

When my sister gets married, this is what I’d want to say at her wedding, if she makes me her matron of honor:Josette,Tonight, as I look at you in your beautiful white dress, I am overjoyed.GROOM, as I look at your glorious bride, I can’t help but take...

When romantic love is worship

My fiance loves me.  It’s an awesome feeling to be loved and to know that love is going to last forever.  Oh, and, I love him, too.  Of course.Both of us love Jesus.  We worship God.  He is our everything.  Our very persons are...

When He looks past our tears and snot

He loves me.  It’s cute how he loves me.  Sometimes he’s giddy about his love for me.  He wraps his arms around me, shakes me and his voice gets squeaky as he says, “I love you!”  Other times, he’s less giddy;...