by Crickett | Oct 4, 2012 | Devotional
Have you ever taken time to read epitaphs on tombstones? Some are very touching, while others can be downright funny. Here are some actual writings found on tombstones. “Here lies the body of Margaret Bent. She kicked up her heels and away she went.” “The children...
by Crickett | Sep 14, 2012 | Devotional, Prayer, Time Alone With God
Have you been praying for something that is a desire of your heart? You may be single and asking God for a husband. Or perhaps you are asking God for your first child and it’s taking longer than you had hoped. It may be a specific job, or a “dream” of accomplishing...
by Crickett | Sep 2, 2012 | Devotional
Last Monday I celebrated a “milestone” birthday. You know – the milestone birthdays are the ones with a zero at the end. I have to admit that it is sobering to realize I have lived over half my life on this earth. I want to finish well. My day started...
by Crickett | Aug 20, 2012 | Devotional
I shared with you a few weeks ago that I was taking my 96-year-old mom home to Plain Dealing, Louisiana (and Bossier City) for one “last” visit. It was definitely the right thing to do, and Mom handled the seven-hour road trip well for her age. I’m so thankful the...
by Crickett | Aug 12, 2012 | Devotional
I have asked Sandra Glahn, my mentor and co-author of Sumatra With the Seven Churches, to write a guest post, giving an example of pressing on in her life. I think you will enjoy it greatly! The ultimate neighborhood babysitter, I believed I was destined for...
by Crickett | Aug 5, 2012 | Devotional
Last fall my 96-year old mom told me one day as we were looking at pictures of our house and our town, “I want to go home . . . one more time.” She was referring to our hometown, Plain Dealing, Louisiana. I moved mom here to Memphis a little over two years ago when it...