Choosing faith over fear in the everyday...
“I love her but she is so…” As soon as the words spilled from my mouth something nudged at my heart and I found myself pausing. I left this discussion feeling uncomfortable about what I had said. In the same breath, I proclaimed love while pointing out a perceived flaw. This conversation has entered my mind repeatedly over the last… Read More
If you’re always happy you’d never get the chance to be brave…” Emerson, aka. “Tiny pants” There is a woman in our town that takes walks down the road almost every day. She walks a distance and then finds herself on a street corner and dances, lifting her hands, twirling around, and waving at those passing by. I’m not sure… Read More
The man was exhausted and slumped over in defeat halfway up the massive hill he was climbing. Sweat dripped down his weary face from underneath his wide-brimmed hat. Just above where he was resting his aching bones sat an “over the hill” sign on a mound of delicious emerald-colored frosting. I was ten, and my father seemed ancient to me at… Read More
I’ve been sick this week and completely useless. It’s no fun being sick around the holidays, so much to do and no energy to do it. Thank God for Amazon. And my husband… Every time I’m sick he takes such good care of me. He makes sure I have all the medicine I need and am totally comfortable. He must’ve gone… Read More
In a world full of ugly how will we teach our children to be decent human beings? It’s the question at the heart of several conversations I’ve been a part of in recent months. With Hollywood’s current events and our tumultuous politics, this has been a recurring topic on social media and in personal conversation. I’ve heard comments such as these:… Read More
Do you know the one place in your life where you are irreplaceable? If you’re a stay-at-home mom like I am, you, no doubt, have been asked the question, “Where do you work?” Here begins the awkward dance. And in the defense of the questioner, I’m pretty sure I’m the one startin’ the two-step. “I’m a stay-at-home mom,” I reply. You… Read More
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