by Nanette ONeal | May 25, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
A beautiful paper kite was flying high in the sky. It was brightly colored, with long, curly tassels and a long string. The paper kite was so high above all the trees and other kites, it was giddy with excitement. Admiring itself, it said loudly, “Oh look at me flying...
by Nanette ONeal | May 11, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
How pumpkin seeds validated my motherhood My husband and I could not have children. Fortunately, he had a son from his first marriage and I was blessed to have him in my life from the time the boy was five years old. I raised him as my own and loved him as my own. But...
by Nanette ONeal | Apr 13, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Today is Palm Sunday, the day known on the Christian calendar as being when Jesus Christ made his triumphant ride into Jerusalem. It also marks the beginning of the final week in Christ’s mortal life. I grew up in an orthodox family where this week is called “Holy...
by Nanette ONeal | Mar 30, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
I had a terrible day on Sunday. After church I visited my mentally ill sister-in-law and came home absolutely drained. Anyone who had dealt with mental illness in the family can understand the emotional pain. I was exhausted, depressed, and upset. I needed someone to...
by Nanette ONeal | Mar 23, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
Normally I love the snow. But this winter was brutal. Sub-freezing temperatures and record-levels of snowfall plagued us for months on end. Overcast skies mirrored an endless blanket of snow on the ground. I cannot remember a colder, drearier winter. It seemed as if...
by Nanette ONeal | Mar 9, 2014 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
While watching the figure skating for the Winter Olympics in Sochi this year, I take my usual posture—sitting on the edge of the couch, eyes glued to the skater, heart pounding. I love the beauty and grace with which the athletes perform. But my heart skips a beat...
