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…
While standing in the line at the grocery store yesterday, my phone rang. It was a friend from church. She said, “Hey, I’m bringing dinner…
I’m trying to get papers filed. Trying being the optimum word. One of my best friends says, “The difference between trying and doing is actually…
I discovered today that a broken foot has one odd benefit. I can wear socks out of the box under my bed. It’s a…
So the other morning, my youngest daughter decided to completely fall apart about socks. To say it was a disaster is putting it mildly. About…

“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