I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a dear friend who epitomizes grace, although she probably wouldn’t agree. She is one of those people who has suffered so deeply it’s hard to understand how she is still standing upright, much less smiling and serving others with compassion. She is deep. Deep…
It was a near perfect day. I was very tired the night before and I didn’t set my alarm. After all, I have two alarm…
I was talking with a friend lately about how it feels like for the past 5+ years God has asked me to give up…
It’s been a weird week or so. Do you know what I mean? I can’t put my finger on it, but it’s been a little…
This past Sunday morning, my kids and I were sitting around the living room sharing prayer requests and talking. As we prepared to bow our…

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you. ” Isaiah 43:1-4