My name, Michelle, Means "Gift from God." So I told my dad, "Did you know my name means 'gift from God'?" He said, "Did you know your last name means grave digger?" Well, I don't know where he was going with that one, but we both laughed and laughed... Still, my dad agreed; I am a gift from God. Then, I texted Julie and asked her what her name means. She said, "youthful spirit." She is a youthful spirit! I even use "jewels" as a nickname for Julie, which means something preci

How does God know just what we need when we need it? After church on Sunday, my friend, Deb, came up to me and gave me a flower arrangement. It's not my birthday. It's not an anniversary or other special occasion. She gave me flowers just because; just out of love. Galatians 6:10 (ESV) says, "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith." I love my Church family and how they respond from the heart. Bein

I don't know how God knows what we need to be prepared to do hard things, but He does-even if what we need to do isn't something we like. Today, I had to do a hard thing. My heart was broken, but I knew all of the public relations training I had undergone had prepared me for just such a time as this. So, I volunteered to make a difficult speech in church today. So many times, I have watched my Pastor be vulnerable in front of a congregation, and I have thought, "I couldn't do

A few months ago, my mom started experiencing some health concerns. Suddenly, I went from being a daughter to a caretaker and estate...

On Monday, I turned 53. The turn wasn't too significant to me, but I notice in my 50s I need more rest, I need to slow down, and I need...

Hi Friends, If you’re new to our blog—welcome! We’re Julie and I (Michelle) are English teachers. We work with words. Day in, day out....

Hey friends, have you been watching The Chosen ? If not, I 10/10 recommend. I was watching a clip where Gaius, a Roman soldier, says,...