Intentional Living
I saw the shadowy figure standing over me and shot straight up, gasping for air. “Mom, it’s just me.” “Gosh, you scared me to death. I’m sorry.” My mind tried its best to process what was going on. The clock showed 3:30am. My senses were slow to come awake. He was wide awake, talking at […]
When My Expectations Challenge True Compassion
His response caught me off guard. My mind was racing to produce a response that would disguise my true feelings. I called to schedule a time to deliver a meal to the family of a hospice patient that recently passed away. The meal would be for Christmas Day. “We plan to drop your meal off […]
Merry Christmas
This Christmas season looked different for our family. At the center of it all, His truths still remained. Despite a first book launch and a busier time of life than I prefer, His truths reigned in our lives. His steady Presence provides peace to our hearts. May you be filled with peace, love, and joy […]
Gifts for the True Gift – A Christmas Tradition
When my husband suggested we place a 2nd Christmas tree in the front room, I knew I must have misunderstood him. This is a man who loves Christmas decorated with more simplicity and less clutter. Before he could change his mind, we had that tree up and decorated. Yet something was missing. The gifts. So […]
Serving the World is Easy
As I waited in line for my premium priced mocha, I noticed a basket on the floor with a sign that read, “End domestic violence. Donate a roll of paper towels.” My first thought was outrage that the coffee shop actually believed something as evil as domestic violence could be ended with paper towels. […]
Expectations of the Season
“I can’t watch Frosty. I’m a big kid now.” I looked at my 5 year old and replied, “Well, I’m a big kid and I still love to watch Frosty.” I felt this tiny twinge in my heart when he uttered these words. A twinge that reminded me times are changing. They are growing and […]
