A Prayer for Our Soldiers & Resurrected Dreams
“There’s nothing glorious about war, Mom.” With eyes focused straight ahead on the road, Josh spoke with all the conviction that comes from a newfound revelation. I listened as I drove him home for spring break from the Naval Academy. A history major at a military...
Just Enough
I am easily overwhelmed. Not a good trait for a homeschooling mother of five intense boys, one adventurous girl and the wife of Superman, as my husband is affectionately called by our kids and who lives like it's true. Handling my own thoughts, weaknesses, emotions,...
Listen
There's beautiful music playing. I don't usually notice it sitting here in this waiting room every other week. One hour. Usually spent reading, scheduling, writing. But today I'm tired. So tired I just make myself at home. Put my feet up on the coffee table. Head...
Embracing Reality
We cannot kindle when we will The fire which in the heart resides; The spirit bloweth and is still, In mystery our soul abides. But tasks in hours of insight will'd Can be through hours of gloom fulfill'd. ~Matthew Arnold Ladies retreats have always been one of my...
Windy
Hard winds blow and sparrows shiver Seeking shelter under Your wing For Your eye upon him rests Gusts and gales prevail and eagles come out to play Riding high on winds that wail Your breath their playground What freedom Such peace Knowing I can hide Or fly In Your...
Desire
i'm not afraid of robbers Or rapists Or earthquakes Or fire i trust My Father is creator of man, universe, and elements So why do I fear tomorrow? Where to go? To live? What to do? Who to talk to? If He holds thunder in His hand Can He not hold my heart? If He spoke...
Debtor
I come the penitent sinner, He receives His beloved son I the indebted sin spender, He calls me righteous one Wounded, vanquished foe, His invited guest Weary, willfull wanderer, in His bosom safe at rest "Therefore, brothers, we are debtors - not to the flesh, to...
