A Creator’s Love

A Creator’s Love

There’s a painting on my refrigerator. You know the kind. Watercolor trees, some grass, and a few unidentifiable bright lines. My granddaughter Amelia gave it to me, and that’s what makes it precious. Just around the corner, a print by Van Gogh hangs in the...
Peace, Love, & Joy

Peace, Love, & Joy

“Peace, love, and joy are all we need to solve the world’s ills.” He spoke with thoughtfulness, conviction, and hope. The statement seemed as stereotypical as his sixties style, but I could tell he meant it. I’d just dropped off my son Daniel for...
Winsome Living

Winsome Living

The wise man built his house upon the rock and the rain came tumbling down. The rain came down and the floods came up, and the house on the rock stood firm. It was one of my favorite songs in Sunday school. I knew all the hand motions, and I still feel nostalgic when...
Sustained By Joy

Sustained By Joy

I was a cheerleader once. Well, actually it was the pep squad, but we had pom-poms. I learned to do herkies and smile and wave my arms, and I almost got the splits. But I felt like a fake. The problem was I’ve always bent toward the introverted side of life....

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