Sundays were different back in the 70’s. No stores were open on Sundays and it seemed as though everyone went to a church of some kind. I would wake up to the […]
A Lesson for the Gathered Church During a Pandemic
The Marriage Triangle
I didn’t get married in June. The sky threatened snow and the lace I wore on my long-sleeved wedding dress failed to block out the cold of an early January day. Looking […]
Finding Focus
Putting a pen to paper and writing down the things I am grateful for, thankfulness has been at the top of my “essential for survival” list. These are difficult days for so […]
Smiling Behind The Mask
I will never get used to it. I refuse to call it the “new normal.” Because it’s not. It’s not normal to avoid people or to cover your smile. While I have […]
Do Dogs Get Headaches and Other Things To Think About
I woke up this morning with a headache. My brain is on overload from all that is happening out there in the world and in my own family. My faithful pup beside […]
The Gravity of it All
A fascinating part of humanity’s very existence is the presence of gravity. Gravity is defined as the fundamental force that pulls us toward the center of the earth; technically, it is what […]
Beauty In The Mundane
Up before dawn, I can hear that it’s raining… again. Still feeling frustrated with life being in such a holding pattern, I face a new day with dread instead of anticipation. It […]
Where Is The Instruction Manual for This?
Until just recently, the only books written on a pandemic were history books and science fiction novels–neither of which seemed to include “HOW TO SURVIVE” instructions for future generations to follow. It […]
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 […]
Changing the Normal Narrative
Waiting is often seen as a unwelcome necessity. Time spent in line, in traffic, or in a doctor’s office is viewed as empty moments that are wasted. The allotted time acceptable for […]
Recipe for a Rebound and Redbud Jelly
I’m a list maker. At any give time, I might have a to-do list, a “when I have more time” list or in the back of my mind, a “someday I want […]
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 […]
Questioning Our Condition
“What next?” I don’t often start my mornings with such questions on my mind. I often am startled awake before dawn and make a beeline for a programmed coffee pot stirring my […]
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