Category Archives: Family

Water your own grass

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18. “I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving” — Jesus … Continue reading →

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From Tears of Sorrow to Tears of Joy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream of writing and publishing … she’d be waving those imaginary pom-poms and saying, … Continue reading →

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Be thankful along the way

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving –  (Jesus … Continue reading →

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Thoughts after the Boston Marathon bombings

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

How do we make sense of hate crimes such as the Boston bombings this week? Crimes that maim and even kill innocent people and alter lives forever? My finite mind will never reason it out. There is no justification for … Continue reading →

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Time to withdraw?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Life’s roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors.” Going through a rough patch right now? Possibly your creativity has all but stopped. Maybe life seems unfair as you battle depression, a job loss, or rejections from numerous publications? Has … Continue reading →

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Endless circle

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Will it hurt?” I ask He casually remarks, “Hopefully not; I’ve done this before.” “Well, this is my first time.” “Your finger’s quite swollen and red.” “Yes, it was injured.” A special tool Slices back and forth Vise grips pull … Continue reading →

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Comfort one another

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading →

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His grace is an ocean

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“And we are His portion and He is our prize Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinking And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss And my heart turns … Continue reading →

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Vicks VapoRub = comfort & healing

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

Just opening the blue jar of Vicks VapoRub® brings back fond memories of my Mom. Whenever I was sick, she would gently rub the ointment on my throat and chest and carefully cover the area with a towel. Then I’d … Continue reading →

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Red Door

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

Moss covered walls Adorn stone blocks Brightly painted door opens wide Beckoning “Come inside” Who knows where The passageway might lead Palm tree laden down Carries fruit of the vine Hovering over inviting arch Will you risk walking in? To … Continue reading →

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