Secret Places: The Sins We Try To Hide
It was in my closet, That secret scary place. We approached with whispered note, And cautious tread. A nervous giggle and a breath of courage propelled us inside. To most people, a [Read more...]
Pursuit of All Things Godly
The Bumblebee–Triumph over the Impossible
He is back again today. His morning routine seems to coincide with mine—enjoy the garden early before the day rolls in. I eat my peanut-butter toast on the bench. He gathers nectar from the [Read more...]
Obsession: Choosing To Open Your Eyes
Ok here’s the deal, I’m obsessed. Especially after multiple incidences. Now don’t jump to conclusions. There are many different kinds of obsessions. My obsession is not life-threatening Or [Read more...]
Take Notice–Find the Peace in Your Surroundings
Our once bright red jeep, now dusty and dull, ascended the narrow trail. The engine’s grind became stronger as the road turned sharply upward. My seatbelt seemed of little consequence as we bounced [Read more...]
I Need A Hero
Beneath my proud facade So confident to the world So in control and exuberant, I secretly searched. Masked with extroversion Veiled with busyness Shrouded by seeming success. I [Read more...]
God’s Peace: Putting down the Backpack of Burdens
Why do we lean into the gale? Why do we struggle and push and fight our way upwind? Why do we let the vultures weigh us down? And wrestle with our foe-- be it flesh or our mental [Read more...]
My Dad
Long hours and hard work were no stranger to him. Raised on a tractor from the day he could reach the pedals, he toiled under the hot Kansas sun. With his mom, grandma and three little sisters [Read more...]
A Mother’s Tears of Joy
My mantra for the wedding weekend: Just hold it together. Don't cry. At least don't do the red-nosed, blotchy-cheek, sob-thing. Have fun! It's a joyful party. If you sob like a baby, [Read more...]
A Mother’s Prayer
At five AM I'm wide awake. I know my sleep is over, but I despise the thought of rising in the dark, so I lay there. I toss, I turn, until finally the crack in [Read more...]
Trapped in a Fallen World
A sweet retired gentleman excitedly approached me Sunday morning. "You've got to see this!" On Sunday donut and coffee duty and with a line beginning to form, I couldn't look [Read more...]