Seen. Heard. Treasured.
“Mom, look how high I can swing!“ “Come, see what we built with our blocks!“ “Mom! Help! My head is bleeding!“ We all want to be seen. In...
That Day in May
In the past, I enjoyed it. Cards. Hugs. Gifts. Love. Until the unthinkable happened. I wanted to rub it off the calendar. Remove the...
The Vacant Nest: Imparting Courage, Declaring God‘s Greatness
All last night the wind whipped our house. In the wee hours of the morning, rain, like buckets of water, hurled against my bedroom...
Valentine’s Day. Losses. Much Remains.
Chocolates. Sentimental cards. Red roses. Romantic dinners. Valentine’s Day—a beautiful time for lovers. But for those whose love has...
Mercy in the Midst
As this year’s holiday season winds down, I delight in the lights on our three small artificial Christmas trees. The two 4-footers...
Planted to Survive . . . to Thrive
Somewhere on a peak in the Cibola National Forest lives a tree declaring wisdom . . . Five of us climbed into the SUV and left the 80°...
The Touch of a Hand
Today I visited my mom. Before I tell you what I did to her, let me explain her situation. My mom is elderly, was diagnosed with...
Unstoppable
In the movie Unstoppable, loosely based on real life events, an unmanned train-- actually, a missile the size of the Chrysler...
Unwanted & Unplanned
John’s life had taken a sudden turn—apparently for the worse. Once independent and well-known, he enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was...
Before You Walk Away
Have you ever considered turning your back on God? Perhaps it was a deep hurt or a difficult circumstance beyond your understanding....
