I woke from a solid sleep, spring at my doorstep, and birds sweetly singing a morning lullaby to me. Yet the first words that came out of my mouth were, “I don’t want to have another…” I stopped myself before finishing the sentence but it was already out there. My husband asked what I was […]
With the recent ice storm in the midwest, I was reminded of these amazing images I was able to capture a couple of years ago and the thoughts that they triggered. Join me this week on a post from my past? “Those ice cakes may have traveled all the way from South Dakota,” my dad said […]
I’m revisiting my dream of writing and reminding myself of the truths in this old post from last year… Do you have a dream? God has made you and molded you in your life circumstances for certain gifts, longings, desires and passions. Often times, these stir in our hearts and minds for years and months […]
It’s that time of year when I begin to sense a shift. Even though it’s not officially fall, pumpkin latte selfies are on the verge of being the rage. Back to school pictures on Facebook pop up in my feed, I find it really is the time to stock up on school supplies, and I […]
Do you agree? Is this the real problem of the Christian life? “The real problem of the Christian life comes where people do not usually look for it. It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first […]
Heavy eyelids open to the early morning light. My body is asleep but my mind and soul are awake. For the first time in days, I might have an hour or two alone. Since leaving for vacation in this old RV, I’ve only found solitude in a bathroom the size of myself. It’s worth it. Our […]
I am so happy to have my friend, Kasia Allen, guest writing here today. I had the privilege of getting to know her when she was a young teenager in high school when I first started going to my church. She has grown up, gone to college and moved on to the big city but […]
Last week I wrote about journeying with The Good Shepherd and how all that we really need is what we already carry around with us…Jesus. I asked the question, “Am I really free to dare to pursue adventures with Christ…dangers and all?” And of course the answer is yes. I…we…are really free to dare to pursue Christ…and […]
Her eyes delighted in the blue egg and her little hands cupped it gingerly. I told her we should leave it where it was and she reluctantly complied. For two weeks she wondered why the mommy didn’t come after it and how it fell out of its nest. Every day she ran around to the […]
Not too far from my house there is a patch of woods that runs along a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. It’s in a place that is quite special to me. To get there you have to enter a cemetery. I grew up not far from this cemetery, so going there is like revisiting my […]
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We weave thick vines in and out of and around our circular, amateur base to create a decorative ball. Soon, solar lights will be added to make it a visible yard ornament for the dark fall and winter nights that stretch ahead of us. It seems to be an illustration of our friendship. By now, […]
Do you ever feel ashamed or disappointed that you have lacked faith or confidence in God…or even doubted Him? Our doubts, lack of trust, or weak faith may tempt us to think our faith isn’t strong enough. Let’s look at some scripture passages that might encourage us – even if our faith feels small today. […]