New Life in an Old Garden
“The question is not what you look at but what you see” (Henry David Thoreau). Summer’s wildflowers are a faint memory in the often chilly, damp days of early March. What was once a flurry of color in a variety of shapes and sizes stands brown…
Do to Others!
“You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:14 ESV). I’ve heard it said– Just because you can’t smell it doesn’t mean it don’t stink! I learned this…
When What One Wishes For Is Far From What She Gets
“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception” (Proverbs 14:8 NIV). Prudent–(adj.) thoughtful care concerning a decision that will impact the future. I wasn’t, and that’s the problem. “Wasn’t what?” some perhaps ask. Wasn’t…
When Something Toxic Taints Your Dreams
For her, it wasn’t a dream really. It was more a desire. A thirst, to be precise. Several years ago, having traveled much of the day from our North Carolina home to the wedding of our niece in Ohio, we’d finally stopped for the night….
Two from Galilee–A Mother’s Perspective
“We read to know we are not alone.” ~~C.S. Lewis’s character in William Nicholson’s play, Shadowlands~~ ******* As part of my 2022 goal to read ten pages per day, one book at a time, from a variety of pre-chosen books, I also intend to offer…
Smile and Say ‘Daddy’!
“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure” (Ephesians 1:5 NLT). Photographs. Life’s miraculous moments captured via a contraption I can’t…
A New Year’s Letter to Lila
“But now, this is what the Lord says—He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine… Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you…’.” (Isaiah…
Lessons Learned from Linus and His Blanket
“…Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people” (Luke 2:10 KJV). Our family loves Christmas movies. We love the funny ones, like Elf, which make us laugh. We love the tender ones, like The Nativity…
The Small Things Matter!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1 NIV). Walking up the stairs, I called ahead, “Did you get your laundry put away, dear?” “Yep,” our daughter replied. “All done.” In the dim lights…
Unwrapping Rest in the Season’s Stress
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him” (Psalm 62:5 NIV). I could hear her weariness, though her message was merely a short text–I tossed and turned all night. I’m so stressed about finding a home and getting settled. I want…