Last night, wearing one shoe, I spoke with the queen. I was on my way home from a concert when somewhere in the shuffle of the crowd—I lost a shoe. I kept walking and ended up in a meadow overlooking the most beautiful expanse of water and forest I had ever seen. I...
Legacy of Love
A worn and underlined Bible, pages nearly transparent. Two signs that once proudly stood displayed atop a large work desk. These are treasured mementos—gathered from familiar belongings my dad left behind. They’re treasured, because they represent his way of life....
Woman on Fire
I smelled something funny and realized it was me—on fire. I’ve only literally been on fire three times. The first was as a bridesmaid when my sleeve came too close to a candelabra. Fortunately, the sleeve sizzled a bit…but the flame just sort of melted the fabric....
4 Ways to Capture Negative Thoughts
Today's post takes a different form from my norm. In this video I'll share practical applications of the scriptures that call us to "take our thoughts captive"--which is certainly easier to read than to do! Gulp...my thought right now is that I feel quite vulnerable...
Broken Chains
Oh, the inspiration and the irony. The past few days have been full of both. Normandy, France, was to me...a piece of history. That is...until yesterday when I experienced this place of beauty and blood-stained sand--where a decade before I was born something happened...
The Little Fox and the Little Cockerpoo
There are big things in life that give us pause—and tempt us with worry. Things like illness, job struggles, and conflicts. They call us to a deeper and higher faith. Then there are other things that are small, and stupid, and annoying, and seemingly insignificant in...
Spiritual Editing
Mark-ups (whether red, purple or blue) from editing are my friends. A fellow writer and dear friend once told me of his posture toward editors—they are his welcomed friends. Thanks, Gordon. He told me he accepts most all of the input they give him. Ironically, he...
A Friday the 13th Good Thing!
If you are nervous that Friday the 13th is not supposed to be a good day... I actually have some good news for you. My good friend Elizabeth Thompson, who happens to be a gifted writer, launched a fabulous new website today. On this site you can find some excellent...
Consequently
“Dad had me take a snowboard lesson; consequently he didn't get to snowboard.”--Micah This was an observation my five-year-old grandson stated after his Saturday outing. I love that he thought about his dad, who loves snowboarding. I also love that he loves words,...
50 Vibrant Colors
On a day when a few parts of the world celebrate love, and a day when a warped, messed up distortion of a so called love story premieres…thought it would be encouraging to share “50 Vibrant Colors” of true love I’ve seen, experienced and felt this year. Feel free to...
Our Culture’s Aroma: What Do You Smell?
Pleasant smells are wafting from my kitchen--both sweet and savory. My appointments cancelled today, morphing my plans…so I’m spending much of the day in the kitchen. A friend’s father passed this week and my neighbor had a baby, so it seemed a good time to send out...
The Heart of a Child at Christmas
What would Christmas be without children? I am often amazed, softened and challenged by thoughts that go through their minds and out of their mouths. Micah’s dad, Justin (or Gus…he goes by both), shared about a conversation with Micah (4) that took place earlier this...