As I checked another day off my planner, I knew an escape from my office was absolutely necessary. Something to refresh my spirit. One of those ‘Artist Dates’ that Julia Cameron writes about. Ice cream? Nah — not really hungry for it and not healthy anyway. Chai tea? Nope — too late in the day […]
It lay on my driveway. A tiny bundle of brown feathers. Still. So still as I approached. A sparrow. Not a baby that might have fallen from the nest. This was an adult. Did she fly into my window and break her neck? None of the feral cats seemed to care. Their bellies already filled
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The cast iron pot represents one of the most poignant memories of my childhood. Every Sunday, it was prepped for our after-church dinner: pot roast (our own beef — free from any hormones or preservatives), carrots and potatoes from our garden, a Jell-o salad with fruit cocktail, Zwieback (the Mennonite bread — a double decker
Recently, a friend stepped into eternity. At his memorial service, the eulogy ended with, “Well done. Good and faithful servant.” Although I agreed with that sentiment — I struggle with the root of what that subject really means. Life and Bible study have taught me how legalism can rear its ugly head, even at a
In those foggy moments before the alarm rings and consciousness reminds me of the day ahead, I listen hard for soul whispers. It is often in the early morning when the meditations of my heart remind me I am not alone. The treasure of Psalm 127:2 becomes reality, “God gives to his beloved even in
Many years ago, I had the privilege of singing this duet with Jacque Ramirez at First Baptist Church in Arkansas City, KS. It remains one of my favorites for this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXa_sS02Swg&list=RDuXa_sS02Swg&start_radio=1
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My favorite song for Holy Week is listed here. Check it out on YouTube then consider how grateful we should be for what Jesus did for us.
During this International Women’s Month, I like to focus on some of the admirable women of history. So many women are strong prayer warriors and women of determination — it is difficult to choose just a few examples. But for the sake of this blog post’s length, I’ll focus on just three examples. Abigail. One
Someone recently asked me, “How do you rest?” My oxymoron reply, “I have to intentionally work to find rest.” Except for the times when life throws me in bed with an illness, I have to plan for rest. My strong work ethic was forged on the family farm where every day’s chores began at sunrise
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As a wordsmith, I sometimes get stuck on one word or one phrase. Then I chew on it awhile, do some research, and determine what I can learn about the topic. For several months, the word ‘Remember’ has been my focus. Throughout scripture, we find the phrase, ‘And God remembered.’ At first, it feels unsettling.