"These inner battles have prepared you for this moment. You are strong because you are imperfect. You are wise because you have doubts." (Darkest Hour) I love history and I love nothing more than a good historical book or movie—I know, wild and crazy, right?—I'm pretty sure you're getting a really good view of ... read more
My musings on turning 40
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 ... read more
Captive to Captivated
She stood stunned, shoulders shaking, hands clasping the bottle of oils as tears rolled down her cheeks and soaked her dress. Grief left her staring in disbelief at the emptiness of the tomb she had been waiting for three days to go to. He was gone. His body, the one they broke had vanished, snatched away in the night as ... read more
How to find hope in times of despair
"I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage;." Psalm 27:13-14 NASB I sat down to finish writing something entirely different, but my fingers wouldn't type. So, I walked away. I ... read more
What does real love look like?
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 to ... read more
Learning how to talk to God
Listening has never been my strong suit. On the contrary, talking is second nature to me, as evidenced by a letter my mom wrote to my grandmother when I was about 4. She wrote, "Susan is the loudest little girl, she runs all around the house just talking and yelling." "I think she just loves the sound of her own ... read more