Fly High, 2021 Graduates!
To the Graduating Class of 2021: I’ve been thinking a lot about graduation, because hearing about yours causes me to bear in mind my own, remember that day many years ago. Thirty-three years ago today, in fact. I recall, too, how my class held a…
When Guitar Man Meets a Miracle-Maker
It’s not every day one has the opportunity to witness a miracle. But it’s moments like that that could turn the world around, and I was blessed to experience such on a recent trip to Charleston, SC. Bill and I were perusing the street market–enjoying…
Confessions of an Imperfect Princess
Listen, Daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house. Let the King be enthralled by your beauty; honor Him, for He is your Lord (Psalm 45:10-11—NIV). Dear Daughters, You must know that we mothers sometimes don’t get it right. We mess…
Rising from Bitter to Behold the Begotten
This is a personal portrayal of Naomi, Ruth’s mother-in-law. To read the entire biblical account, see Ruth from the Old Testament. ******* How many times has my heart been broken? The ash heap became a familiar place, I promise you. My wailing, too, to those…
Thank You, Sweet Momma!
“To give them… the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified” (from Isaiah 61:3–NKJV). My Sweet Momma, As I reflect on Mother’s Day and what it means…
For Kristie, Who Came
Thought of you today. Opened the book and your photo fell out, And there you were–eating pizza in sunshine– On my lap, the place your head once rested When you were still mine. Before the split, when you were taken one way While I continued…
A Letter to Officer Derek Chauvin
I’m not going to lie. My heart’s been saddened since last May 25th–when one man kneeled for 9-minutes on the neck of another, and the world hasn’t been the same. Sometimes I find solace in writing a letter. Such is therapy for me, but perhaps…
God’s Gift of a Good Dog–Part 2
(Part 1 is linked at the end of this post–where I introduce you to my earliest memory, explaining my love for dogs! And don’t forget to comment for an opportunity to offer help for a furry friend.) ******* Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and…
Confessions of a Thief
Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you (I Peter 5:7–NLT). I fear I may be a thief. There. I said it. “How so?” perhaps one wonders. After all, it’s not that I pickpocket, and I don’t shoplift at the local…
Good Friday Hope
Who would have imagined there’d be Good Friday hope found in a Kalanchoe? Winter over, it was recently time to purge the gardens for replanting—strip brittle bean vines and pull up dried tomato plants, uproot any remaining beets and harvest several ripe spaghetti squash. What…