Those Times of Pain Yes, I’m walking with a cane as I heal from spine surgery. Arthritis has taken its toll on my back, making the past several months excruciating, the pain radiating all the way down to my ankle.
I love storytelling and I’d like to be your guide in this brave writing adventure. You and I have been extraordinarily brave in some special ways. We’ve taken brave steps, made brave decisions, changed in brave ways. Life might be
A bouquet of calla lilies continues to help me remember an important lesson in arrogance. Too often I’ve thought I’ve know everything. I haven’t!
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Stillness? What do you think of when you think of stillness? An uncomfortable void that
My friend Michol shared a 21-day Spirit-filled devotion of prayer to start the year. The side note said “and fasting.” Like giving up something? Like giving up something! Yeah, I don’t fast. But I went to the additional resources provided
Yes, dead Santas! The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 Our neighborhood was brightly lit and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Two
Day 1: “Dandelions and Courage” from Bouquet of Wisdom “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) The vacant lot at the end of my street was the
A Three-Part Discussion regarding God’s Definition of Success and His Call to Each of Us And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) It started with a gift… A week ago my husband Kurt and I took a small airplane ride over Seattle. I was more than a
