It’ll Be Worth It……..

I woke up in the middle of the night with all kinds of questions running through my mind about the field trip I have planned for Friday. The names of people I need to talk to today seemed endless…….. Last minute details that seem to be piling up quickly. I...

What "Carry" Means……..

Every Friday evening, Carrie cries as we sit with her in Bible study at the jail. Her mistakes, her addictions, her sins…….they’ve taken a toll on her life. Indefinite jail time, an angry son, an uncertain future……just a few of the...

The Emptiness of "My Words"…………

When I started blogging in 2007, I remember thinking “What in the world do I have to say that anyone needs to read?” As I  sat and pondered my blog name, I felt a sense of unworthiness  even thinking I needed a public place to click away at my keyboard....

Almost Wordless Wednesday………

My fingers seemed frozen this morning as I placed them on the keyboard.A blank screen.A song from Moses to the Israelites about the power of God in my morning Bible reading.The Israelites………….a chosen people so prone to wandering.Why was it so...

The Promises of Spring!!

If you think about it, every season has spiritual meaning. Fall use to be my favorite season……… the orange and yellow leaves, the crisp, cool air. But anymore, I’m a spring girl! I love the promise of new life after winter! I love seeing hope...

Monday………..

Martha and her husband board a plane today at 2:30, headed back to MD Anderson where Martha will learn the date of her surgery and the treatment plan to follow. Leaving everything she loves for an indefinite amount of time isn’t easy, though, so please keep...