by Deb | childhood memories, Iowa, summer memories |
It’s the end of summer, and childhood memories from summers past fill my thoughts. I grew up in Iowa where the corn stretches out in neat patchwork fields as far as you can see. Plants are always knee high or higher by the 4th of July. Iowa is the land of black...
by Deb | dads, daughters, Father's Day, fathers |
With Father’s Day on the horizon, I think of my dad and how much I miss him. When I wrote this article for the Spokesman Review 20 years ago (really?), I realized my time with Dad had limits. I would have 12 more Father’s Day celebrations before Dad passed...
by Deb | marriage, personal growth, relationships |
A recent trip to Boise, Idaho got me thinking about God’s rescue plan for our marriage. Randy and I had traveled there for a friend’s wedding. I always enjoy road trips–and this was no exception! On our way home, we drove through the cute mountain...
by Deb | love, moms, Mother's Day |
On a recent flight to Phoenix to visit our son, I read the most beautiful book that expresses love and gratitude for moms. Very timely with Mother’s Day right around the corner! I had received a copy of I Love You, Mom! Cherished word gifts from my heart to...
by Deb | God's calling, personal growth, women |
Recently, I’ve enjoyed being part of an online group of women who are passionate about pursuing God’s calling. I’m the matriarch of the group with each woman young enough to be my daughter! But I love hearing their hearts and how they’re...
