By His Breath
By His breath the heavens gained their beauty… (Job 26:13a–Christian Standard Bible). “Someone has to die in order for you to live.” The words, a startling realization that hit me squarely, hung in the air. She nodded. Unlike me, she wasn’t new to this truth,…
Reach for the Stars
“Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground” (Theodore Roosevelt). Having run a few errands, our son Ian returned home with several bags and a story. Now, it’s my personal opinion that parents have done something right when they’ve taught a…
I Bet She Calls Him ‘Sugar’
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4–ESV). Two particular people passed away recently. One I’d met only a…
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…