The beauty of all things created is not lost on the woman whose eyes light up with pleasure at the colors so brilliant, the uniqueness of every plant, every bloom. Creator God […]
The Woman In The Garden
Questioning Faith
“Now without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6 Our conversation in the hospital that day went something like this: “This chaplain believes like I do. The Bible is full […]
The Land of Make-Believe
I confess. That island of mis-fit toys looked like a place I belonged. Never quite fitting the mold, I would escape my own insecurities in the pages of a book. Longing for […]
The Dying Blind Man
His days are numbered by The One who counted the years. Like others before him, and those who will follow, his life will matter. The moments, the memories, the mistakes. More than […]
Loving Where You Are
You might think you know me. Maybe we are friends or maybe you’ve read enough of my blog to get an idea of who I am. I have shared where I live […]
Flipping Your Spiritual Home
Popular television reality shows that “flip” old houses and give them a more modern, updated look are all the rage. While it might be as easy as hiring a handyman that can […]
A Mother’s Simple Prayer
“Lord, this is hard. Some days I feel like I have it all under control; life goes along swimmingly until the next thing comes along and I feel like I’m drowning. Just […]
No Time Wasted
Expecting my first baby, I was suddenly put on bed rest to prevent premature labor. I was only 28 weeks along and was not even allowed to sit up, rising only to […]
Three Things to Do While You’re Waiting
I’m not very good at waiting. Especially when I am in not in control of the wait. One of life’s necessities, waiting will sometimes take us down a hard road that affects […]
Drowning in Fear
Standing on the precipice, I am paralyzed by the sound. ~~~ Unable to move or even think, the waves of fear and grief crash over me like a tsunami. ~~~ Overpowering. Taking […]
Heavenly Sunlight
No matter how dark the night, despite what the future may hold, the voice that I hear whispers a tune.. right into my soul. The music is all around us. Can you […]
The Beauty of a Letter
A dying art, the handwritten letter is slowly but surely being replaced by emails and texts. I confess, I just am as guilty of letting this age-old practice diminish in my own […]
Turning the Corner on 2019: Surrendering 2020
Surrender. It’s a word that sounds defeated. Discouraged. Beaten. Surrender: verb (used without object) “to give oneself up, as into the power of another; submit or yield.” [dictionary.com] While the word may […]
Merry Christmas!
“For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal […]
The Ultimate Christmas Wish
More than beautiful presents wrapped in paper and bows, the gift of Christmas begins with a baby in a manger, swaddled in cloth and sleeping in a manger bed. The gift of […]
