Who is your hero? What qualities make them a hero? I wondered about that term - we wield it so casually in our world. The entertainment industry is full of blockbuster movies full of superheroes, jedis and other misfits who turn into heroes who save the world every long weekend in the summer. Celebrities are … Continue reading Heroes
Over the last few years there has been one message that has rung in my ears like church bells echoing on a Sunday morning across the city. Get up. Arise. Like get up out of bed? Off the couch? Yes..and no. If sitting on the comfy leather couch has been your posture since - well … Continue reading Arise
Today’s headlines read from some action movie or sci-fi novel don’t they? Pandemic. That word used to cause the blood running through my veins to turn to ice and just the thought rendered me anxious. Dread and fear paralyzed me. There wasn't enough money to pay me to watch a movie about it. But today … Continue reading Doubting Trust
I’m a little late posting this because work, Christmas, a birthday, sickness, and New Year’s Eve get-together, all conspired to keep me busy but it was all good except the sickness part. But it’s only January 2nd, right? I'm right on time. I’m often asked about what I read and can I recommend books or … Continue reading My Top Ten Reads of 2019
Christmas is almost here and it’s causing my heart to palpitate. I’m not even close to being ready! How did it get to be December 10 already? Our tree is still in its box, huddled in the corner of the basement with all the decorations. It’s going to stay there a few more days because … Continue reading When We Feel Like Something’s Missing from Christmas
The mood is festive, people laughing and singing. The table is laden down with the best meats, cheeses and side dishes. There’s a chocolate fountain in the corner with fruit to dip. A family celebration - not a wedding but a prodigal returned home. The term prodigal has many connotations, some are negative but not … Continue reading The Prodigal
As a child, getting lost in Woolco (not a typo, and yes it dates me horribly) or Sears was my worst nightmare. As a mom, the thought of a child lost, could keep me awake most of the night. Feeling lost is scary. The unfamiliar feels threatening and the cold fingers clenched around our hearts … Continue reading Finding Our Way
I spent my youth at the ball diamond. The sharp crack of a bat, the clang of the chainlink fence, and the smell of the softball diamond dust floating in the air, remind me of many good times. With the exception of the year I warmed the bench. It was my first year playing softball … Continue reading When You’re Relegated to Riding the Bench
“You’re going to do great things for God.” Words, spoken as encouragement to many young leaders and Christians, seem harmless but in my experience, are better left unsaid. My husband and I have heard these words from well-meaning people. However, they’ve haunted me over the years. I’ve spent hours trying to figure out where we … Continue reading The Definition of Great
After the decadence of December, I like the simpleness of January and February. The white snow, and blank calendar spaces soothe my soul because those blank spaces signal the arrival of Hope. Hope you’ll change. Hope circumstances will change. Hope that the coming year will be different. The new year is still bright and shiny. … Continue reading In the Spacious Place
