by judyanneparker | Jun 8, 2022 | Devotions
Are you Hiding Under the Bed? Abby, the cat, came to live with us back in October. I was so excited to welcome her into our home, but I knew she would need some time to adjust. She came from a family that loved her dearly but they discovered one of their children was...
by judyanneparker | Dec 15, 2021 | Devotions
Nothing is Wasted Our neighbor’s tree could not handle an early season storm with heavy snow, but she made the most of the situation and blessed us with some firewood for the winter. A week ago Sunday was a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.” I can count on...
by judyanneparker | Nov 10, 2021 | Devotions
Thanksgiving Cactus This bloom, one little bitty bloom on one little bitty plant, brings me the greatest joy. Why? My mom had a green thumb. I’m pretty sure she could grow anything she wanted to. When I was little we lived on Brentgate Dr. in Dallas, TX. Our living...
by judyanneparker | Oct 7, 2021 | Devotions
Sanctuary I’m sitting at my kitchen table listening to the wind howl and watching the leaves race through the driving rain. It’s a rather blustery, stormy day outside but inside I’m as cozy as can be. Soft music plays, candle light dances and the smell of homemade...
by judyanneparker | Sep 21, 2020 | Devotions
I Got My Eye on You When my kids were a lot younger they loved the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This book eventually became a movie we had to watch over and over. We still repeat a quote from it frequently: “I got my eye on you.” We usually say it to each...
by judyanneparker | Jul 1, 2020 | Devotions
Bowl of Yeses One of my struggles in this season of life is constantly needing reassurance and encouragement from my Father. Life can be hard with so many disappointments, failed dreams, fear of the future, etc. I find myself doubting I have heard God “right” or...
