A Birthday Tribute to My Man

A Birthday Tribute to My Man

  Fifty years ago today, this guy entered the world. I’m pretty sure God knew from the very beginning he was going to be an easy human being. Content Thankful Happy Trustworthy Humble Optimistic Hard-working Honest Dependable Fair Wise Selfless Kind Gentle...
Martha’s Friendship and Mother Theresa’s Philosophy

Martha’s Friendship and Mother Theresa’s Philosophy

We’ve been friends for a quarter of a century. I babysat her children who are now adults. She has been by my side through every tough chapter. When life is hard, I know I can count on her to bring me back to a center place of peace. Last night, I sat by her bed....
I’m Listening, God

I’m Listening, God

Blessed are those whose strength is in you,     whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca,     they make it a place of springs;     the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength,     till each appears...
How Can We Help Nepal and India This Morning?

How Can We Help Nepal and India This Morning?

I woke up to an inbox message from a friend in India asking for prayer. In her note, she said, “Please keep praying for India as it has 30 earth quake in last 3 days and a massive disaster and more than 2500 people died in Nepal and near by places. We are safe...
The Motherhood Hike

The Motherhood Hike

When I first heard the words, “It’s a boy,” I was in many ways still a child myself. Yes, I had a college degree. Yes, I had a job. What I didn’t have, though, was any kind of credential qualifying me for motherhood. I had little experience...