A fist of fear pummeled my soul. I was startled by its intensity and for several moments — forgot to breathe. Started to feel dizzy. Finally gulped draughts of fresh air. Why the fear? A doctor visit was imminent. One of those visits that might be serious or only slightly serious — depending on the …
Oh, God! I was so afraid! During the sixth month of pregnancy, thirty plus years ago, I finally ventured out of the bed where I spent the first five months — hoping, begging God to let me keep my baby. With years of infertility and two miscarriages in my medical chart, the chances for a …
An encouragement often shared on my blog is the phrase, “Stay in hope.” No matter how life unravels, stay in hope. What does that statement really mean? Is hope possible in today’s messy world? What does it look like, feel like? Or is it something so ethereal, we cannot find it — fail to grasp …
Her plaintive cry echoed through the car. A five-hour drive — interminable for a cat who could not understand I was transporting her to a new home. One of my sister’s rescues, Peppernut would become my latest cat, an adopted member of our family. “It’ll be okay, honey,” I answered her concerned meows. “You’re going …
For over twenty years, we have met together – usually monthly – to eat lunch, talk about our families and prayer requests, to do life together. We have watched our children grow up, shared the joys of weddings and the sorrow of funerals. Phone calls, emails and texts help us stay connected, but it is …
Dear Deb, The book is finished. You would be so glad. If you were here, we would celebrate at a Mexican restaurant with fabulous guacamole. Plenty of chips. Constant refills. You would give me hugs and “I knew you could do it” words. Throughout our meal, I would be thanking you for pushing me, for …
Wasn’t it a wonderful experience to watch the documentaries and funeral service of Billy Graham? What an amazing spiritual leader! Several memes, posts and commentators spoke the words from Scripture, “Well done. Good and faithful servant.” Although I agree with that sentiment, especially for Billy, I struggle with the root of what that subject means. …
When God sends a creative sign, our role is to be alert and recognize he is at work.
What kind of guy tattoos an image of his daughter on his leg? How can a tattoo symbolize hope?
Throughout my search for a church, I have gleaned important lessons. Because life-long learning is one of my core values, it gives me joy to learn something new or to confirm principles I’ve known for decades. So what have I learned? The Community of Believers Thrives Throughout this year, I have met so many wonderful …