My Sister Jodi

Posted by Allison Stevens on April 19, 2012
My sister Jodi died unexpectedly yesterday. I’m so incredibly sad, and I still can’t believe it. My heart breaks that she’s gone and that I can’t talk with her. I know she’s with Jesus—she’s happy, fulfilled, and satisfied in the Lord; and that gives me comfort.... Read More

The Human Connection

Posted by Allison Stevens on February 15, 2012

 I took my little dog for a walk this morning. It’s unseasonably warm where we live, so I thought I really should get out with Lely and enjoy nature a bit.

 I love the outdoors—the trees, birds, squirrels, sunrises, sunsets, storms, sunshine, mountains, oceans. I love it all.... Read More

Compassionate Friends

Posted by Allison Stevens on December 7, 2011

I talked with a friend today about the death of her son.  She’s dreading the holidays without him. She and her husband are consumed with thoughts about him and seeing him again someday.

I remembered that I had read an article in the newspaper about an organization called The... Read More

Jesus was tempted, too.

Posted by Allison Stevens on November 23, 2011

In the past, I’ve struggled with seeing Jesus as being tempted; I mean really tempted. I’ve seen Him, in my minds eye, as some angel-like figure; able to rise above (pardon the pun) the thing that Satan was trying to lure Him with because He knew exactly the emptiness that was being... Read More

The Symphony

Posted by Allison Stevens on October 26, 2011

I went to the symphony last night to hear Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E minor.  Stunning music. And the violin soloist’s (Augustin Hadelich) playing was flawless. As usual, beautiful music takes my mind in a million different places.

Apparently, Mendelssohn doubted his ability... Read More

Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.” -Bob Marley

Posted by Allison Stevens on October 12, 2011

This quote from Bob Marley (1945-1981) caught my attention because it’s poignant, true, honest, pure.

It leaves me questioning, who is worth suffering for?

My children of course; that one is easy.

But must I suffer for someone who has evil intentions towards... Read More

The Bride

Posted by Allison Stevens on October 5, 2011

Imagine a bride standing in the doorway ready to walk down the aisle to marry her groom. She’s glowing with beauty. Her dress is perfectly white and she’s immaculate.

Then splatters of mud, no more like red Georgia clay, come flying towards her and stains her gown. And as she’s... Read More

Good decisions

Posted by Allison Stevens on July 27, 2011

Blogging is difficult for me because what I write is only a tiny slice of the truth. It’s not full and complete. I can’t say everything I want to or need to. But here is something that happened to me I wanted to share. I don’t say near enough in this about the power of my relationship... Read More

A Better Day Coming

Posted by Allison Stevens on June 27, 2011

My heart is heavy this morning. One of my best friends has cancer and doesn’t have a hopeful prognosis.  According to her doctors, she’ll be lucky to live out the rest of this year.

Another friend’s father and brother were killed in an auto accident last night. I can only imagine... Read More

John Rich

Posted by Allison Stevens on May 23, 2011

John Rich, country singer and winner of the Celebrity Apprentice was asked how he won so much money for his charity, St Jude’s hospital.  He replied, “Because I’m at my best when I’m working for something bigger than me.”

He was 100% committed to what he referred to as his... Read More
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