Am I Weeping with the Savior for Our Groaning World?
I sat in the cold, blank hospital room and talked with my sweet friends, an elderly couple. I had visited...
Have I Set My Sights Too Low?
I was having a delightful morning; it was just me, my coffee, and my computer. Having finished up an amazing...
Am I Withholding Myself From Those I'm Called to Love?
I walked along the outline of our property. It was over ninety degrees, but I didn't feel the harshness of...
Who Am I Trying to Please?
I’d like to think that at age 48 I’ve learned not to worry about pleasing others or to fear what...
Seeking the Savior in the Stress - Week 4 - Bringing Jesus into the Middle of Offenses
Have you ever witnessed a great mediator at work? One of the best human mediators I've seen in action is...
When You're Weary of the World's Lack of Kindness
SMH Are you familiar with this acronym for "Shaking My Head"? "SMH" is an Internet abbreviation trend used for shaking...
When You Dread the Week Ahead
I woke from a solid sleep, spring at my doorstep, and birds sweetly singing a morning lullaby to me. Yet...
One Thing to Remember When You Need Courage and Peace
"You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in...
Sometimes the Light Surprises
It’s that time of year when I begin to sense a shift. Even though it's not officially fall, pumpkin latte...
Look to Christ
I nestle down in my writing nook and open the window to cool spring air and birds singing. Before my...