Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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The Value of Work – Genesis 2:5-18
A short time before Kathy, an older woman in our church, passed away, she told a friend she wouldn’t be worried about her children any longer. She felt she had fulfilled her purpose, that God was pleased, and now she could rest. After God had created a bunch of amazing things like planets, the fireball of a sun, a moon for a nightlight, oceans and…
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Did I Teach my Son to Worship a Dog? – Psalm 25:4-5
Our new puppy Max was no god. The shepherd mix was my 5-year-old’s favorite playmate when his brothers weren’t around. Seth’s early experiences with his friend, however, were painful. Max nipped at fingers, making Seth pull his hand back. My son soon came inside with a frown, sliding the glass door between him and his pet. Dog Training 101 I reminded…
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Too Late for New Beginnings? -Zechariah 4:8-10
My aunt is a 90-year-old bride. I saw her photo on Facebook, and her sweet smile gave me courage to believe it’s never too late to start something new. A few years ago, as I entered the Older Woman phase of my life, I decided I wanted to be a writer. In my research I found I should expect…
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A Quick Thanksgiving Meditation – Philippians 4:6-8
My eyes were stinging as I mixed the chopped onions into the dressing for the turkey a little while ago. Earlier I’d chosen a playlist on YouTube that featured Maranatha Music’s scripture songs. I sang along with a couple of them as I puttered around the kitchen, enjoying the encouraging, uplifting thoughts. Then this came…
