Gift of Faith—The BackstoryThere was a time nothing seemed true, all was shifting shadows. I got caught up in the chaotic world, spinning nonsensically out of...
When A Grand Tale Parallels An Even Greater StoryA tweet was all it took to siderail my Saturday plans. Next thing I knew, I was transported deep into the Shire, honoring the 82nd...
A God You Can Trust—Without QuestionMy phone was clipped to my hip pocket and my earbuds were streaming. I was listening to a favorite podcast during my morning prep...
A shattering undoneThey shattered to bits. And my heart sank. After the shock wore off, I stooped down to pick up the pieces scattered far and wide. I tried...
Blessed be!The worship leader led . . . and I joyfully followed along. Until . . . The unexpected suddenly welled . . . and gushed tears of deepest...
When all the world is pulling you downOn worn and trusty skates, they headed out into the wintry wonderland in search of a grand, childhood adventure. The lake was their...
Wrestling WallsI’m not a builder. (Although, I do like building courage, confidence, and esteem in others.) So, while I may have formed an opinion on...
Gifts for The ChristIt’s New Year’s Eve. 9:54. Engulfed in thought, I sit before our crèche glimmering in candle glow. I’m especially mesmerized by gifts...
Glimpsing GloryHave you ever tasted the attainability of a lofty Bible verse? Some hefty verses keep you wondering how, in this fallen world, God will...
DispensersHow many dispensers do you have in your home? As I putzed around my house one peculiar day, I made a mental note of the varied dispensers...
When conviction gets hijackedWhere the Spirit is, there is . . . conviction. Humbling conviction. Transformative conviction. Empowering conviction. And, boy, did I...
Is misplaced hope really hope at all?“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” (Ps 39:7) Bibles often become my keeping place. A place where pieces of my heart...
How "Recalculating" Can Prove HelpfulWe were winding our way along back country roads . . . across unfamiliar territory. Suddenly, from the dash, I heard the rather grave...
Depleted . . . and yet free to recharge on the flyThe first time I overheard the remark, from where I sat at the back of the tourist bus, I was a bit puzzled by it. “I’m down to 15%,” the...
WipedI love fresh! Fresh fruit, fresh sheets, fresh air...a fresh look on my website. Which is why I recently gave the site a new look. And I...