What to Say When There are No Words
“Merry Christmas!” “Have a wonderful time with family.” “Enjoy the Christmas Eve service.” “Make this the best holiday season ever!” Lots...
Hectic days, Busy Nights
Something I heard the other day reminded me about the busyness of this season (not that I needed a reminder). In fact, we are fast...
Wave the White Flag
“Okay, I’ll stop arguing,” I decided. I’d had a running “debate” with two of my eye specialists—that is, we hadn’t seen eye-to-eye on...
Trouble on the Horizon
“Your son is missing. He didn’t report to duty this morning,” the Navy officer informed us. Our world, seemingly secure just moments...
It’s All Grace
I heard the questions our pastor posed, “What is something difficult in your life? Have you thanked God for it?” Immediately, I thought...
Just As I Am
“God loves you just the way you are. Right now. Today. Not the future you.” Our song leader’s words showered our congregation with truth....
Cravings
“Would you like to buy a cheesecake?” The petite middle-schooler asked when I opened the front door. “It’s a fundraiser for our school...
The Ugly and Stupid
“Hey, Stupid! Can’t you do anything right?” “Come on, let’s go somewhere else. We don’t want HER around.” “What’s your middle name?...
Fear Binds and Blinds
“What will I do?” I sobbed to my husband Trent. Monthly, my vision worsened. Fear badgered me with future ‘What ifs.’ “What if something...
If Only
If only we had our own house. The refrain repeated itself over and over. After fifteen years of renting, I wanted our own home
