The ping from my phone startled me. My Sunday afternoon nap had stretched into evening. “Are you ignoring me? LOL” read the Facebook message from […]
Joy and Sorrow
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The Christmas season was beginning, and my heart was torn. The first real […]
Peace With Everyone?
I fought back tears as I stepped into the hallway. I would NOT let them see me cry. These high school students were having a […]
Just Enough
I held my breath as I made the last round with the lawn mower. I was hoping to avoid going to the store for more […]
I’d Like to Exchange This Please
In a sideways glance I saw it. A man took his suit jacket and gently placed it around his wife’s shoulders. It was such a […]
Rooted
My thumb is definitely not green. You won’t find beautiful flowers or lush greenery in my house or in my yard. I do, however, have […]
A Sweet Reunion
I am looking forward to a reunion. It might happen tomorrow, or it might not happen for years. I cling to the hope (translated certainty) […]
Unshakable
The lyrics jumped off the screen and into my heart. “Unchangeable, unshakable, unstoppable, that’s what you are.” The line is from “You Are God Alone” […]
If Dandelions Were Dollars
The backyard was a jungle. I stood “face to face” with an army of giant dandelions. I was determined to accomplish the Herculean task of […]
A Time to Dream
Recently I was privileged to share part of my testimony on a program called “A Time to Dream.” Here is the link: A Time to Dream […]