Wrestling with God

Jacob had tricked his brother out of his birthright, was forced to leave his home in order to escape the anger of Esau, and was now returning to his homeland with two wives he had snuck away from their father in the night.   I would say every night of sleep had its...

What Are You Ashamed Of?

We all have regrets. Things we wish we could “do over, forget, erase.”   Memories that remind us of our humanness, our frailty, our inability to always choose right.   If these moments that make us blush, or even make us feel ashamed, could be known by...

There’s Always a Bright Side

No matter what you’re facing, I promise there’s a bright side if you determine to find it. Whether you’re facing a hospital room, a stressful  job, or even a too-quiet house, you can find a bright side today.   It may take some creativity. But,...
What Snow Days Do To Me

What Snow Days Do To Me

   Here I am. It’s 2:45 a.m. and, once again, I’m awake while the house sleeps. I really should have been a nurse. (I could have worked the night shift beautifully.) I learn this about myself every winter, because snow days turn me into a bat. As soon...