by Marilou Lyons | Jun 1, 2023 | 2023, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford The voice on the phone was broken with sobs. “Mrs. Handford, could you come over real quick? My home is falling apart.” Of course I went at once. What horrible tragedy had overcome that precious home? Jane let me in...
by Marilou Lyons | May 22, 2023 | 2023, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford Woodruff Road in Greenville, last week. Oozing Friday afternoon traffic. Three lanes of bumper to bumper automobiles. A traffic light in our favor but nothing moves because incoming traffic has blocked all lanes....
by Marilou Lyons | May 15, 2023 | 2023, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford My bad-hair day began the day my long-time hair dresser told me she was retiring. And that bad-hair day lasted for several weeks while I desperately shopped to replace her. My kids would tell you my hair-do is not...
by Marilou Lyons | May 8, 2023 | 2023, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford “What do you miss most about your home?” I asked a beautiful young college girl, an exchange student from India. “The food,” she answered promptly. “I miss our wonderful food. Especially curry.” I asked a young...
by Marilou Lyons | May 4, 2023 | 2023, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford I have a friend who is in high level management in a large organization. She was interviewing a woman for an important position.. The woman smiled and said emphatically, “I will bring joy to this office.” Many of us...
by Marilou Lyons | Apr 27, 2023 | 2023, Devotionals
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford As a child in Texas I remember being taught never, ever compromise. (“Remember the Alamo!”) Texans always, always stood for what’s right. And soberly, as an adult, I really do want to stand for what’s right. But the...
