The raw nerve endings I feel so intensely during this dying process make sense, given all that we have shared, been, and done together. By divine design, we were an organism, a living entity that moved in harmony, sensing each other’s needs with a shared, unseen spirit. This unity, however, did not shield us from the undercurrents of uncertainty and… Read More

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 I memorized this particular scripture a few decades ago when my anxiety had reached its height. I’ve… Read More

…Thus says the Lord God: “Surely I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, wherever they have gone, and will gather them from every side and bring then into their own land; and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel…” Ezekiel 37:21 The nation of Israel exists today, tethered by… Read More

We sent our boy off to Army basic training roughly a month ago, and I wrote about it on my social media page. In my social post, I explained my feelings as I watched him disappear among the crowds: I knew that life would never be the same. Something ended, and something began. I wasn’t sure exactly what that meant,… Read More

I am so excited to announce that a long-held dream of mine has become a reality. I have partnered with a friend and fellow writer who makes beautiful jewelry. Follow the link at the bottom to read the entire post and learn more about Share the Burden.   “What’s the bravest thing you ever said?” asked the boy. “Help,” said… Read More