Nap Time
You stir the waters that make my storm. Blow the winds that break the bow of my serenity. And then ask me why I am afraid?! What is this charade? Or is the charade my own? Billowing waves pressed beneath the thin exterior of my face. You make them churn until even...I know
I know it’s scary to wake up. To get up. To walk into the inevitable chaos, problems, and failures awaiting every new day. I know. I felt it too. But you are not alone. You’ve heard it as long as you’ve known Christmases. Emmanuel. God with us. But...
Who Really Cares?
A life lived in isolation from others is the definition of futility. We were made for loving and sharing in relationship. First, child. Then often brother or sister. Maybe niece or nephew. Cousin. Soon friend. Husband or wife. And parent. To try to interpret our lives...Lost and Found
Today we lost Pete hiking on the Appalachian Trail. We’d been hiking for under an hour when I heard my oldest son Josh holler back to ask if Pete was with us. He wasn’t. Our hiking party of 17 was a bit spread out, and as I continued to walk, I could hear...Reflecting
The lights have gone out on the tree for the second time now. In all our merrymaking over the last few days we forgot to water it, so now the needles sprinkle down when I walk by. My sweet tooth was satiated days ago, but there are still more cookies and candy in the...WELCOME, FRIEND
I’m glad you’re here. Join me for life’s imperfect moments and share how we embrace the perfection of God through his grace.