He Is Risen

Social distancing is not as new as it appears to be. Security measures to keep our students safe have put barriers between our public school office staff and our parents. Red signs on the security doors remind us “Do not hold the door open for others”. I was once taught to look at fellow walkers, […]

“Nana Jo” 4/30/25 – 4/17/16

As Billy and I observe our sons growing up in this age of entitlement, we have prayed for the Lord to set them apart from it.  He sent an answer to this prayer in one way, by bringing us Billy’s grandmother, Nana Jo on Halloween 2009. The Lord prompted us to continue the tradition of care […]

Contentment

As the new year begins, I want to share a quick word about contentment.   I have been observing the struggle that Denise had this week.  In addition to the continued pain of approaching the year anniversary of her husbands murder, she had to return to work and leave her new baby for the first […]

Denise: Beauty from Ashes

Yesterday, Denise gave birth to her beautiful baby girl… this is what she posted on Facebook.  There are certain human beings who draw you closer to God just by living close to Him… Denise is certainly one of those women in my life.  Love you all… Beauty from ashes… “What no eye has seen, nor […]

About Me

Hey there!  I’m Linda Ables, 45 years old, the wife of my faithful loving man Billy, mother of 4 gorgeous, active, growing boys… the oldest is grown already!  Most importantly, I’m a child of God. I started discovering the story written on my heart in my late 30’s, and as the Lord uncovers the layers of […]