Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook

Since last Friday, I have struggled with our nation, perhaps our world, to process the horrific violence that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. A part of me felt responsible to use this platform, small as it may be, to acknowledge the grief of so many. But what...
Emmanuel – God With Us

Emmanuel – God With Us

My friend Vicki Trapnell shared a devotion at our church’s monthly women’s fellowship last week. It hit the bullseye with me! It’s timely and a perfect reminder of how, if we’re not careful, we can miss out on the best. So I asked her if I...
Vulnerable

Vulnerable

I don’t like being vulnerable.  It’s not safe. Vulnerable means you can hurt me. The word itself is derived from the Latin word vulnera, which means to wound. So WHY would anyone choose to be vulnerable? Unfortunately, as difficult and dangerous...
Just A Moment

Just A Moment

We were in Jeff’s favorite place. Home Depot. “I need to look at a tool.” “Okay,” I said. “I’ll be over here in the Christmas stuff.” I walked into the wonderland slowly. Slow enough to feel the little girl heart of me...
HALLELUJAH!

HALLELUJAH!

Last Sunday I drove by myself to Annapolis to see Messiah with Josh at USNA. We took the whole family two years ago, and by the time it was over a couple of the kids were semi-suicidal. So this year I saved a hundred bucks and decided to enjoy the two hour long...

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