When We Hide and What I Learned

When We Hide and What I Learned

Feb 28, 2019 | Faith

We couldn’t find him anywhere — my nephew, whom I see every day. Our precious blessing with an extra chromosome had wandered deep in the woods. Ten minutes, thirty, forty-five minutes turned to sixty. The minutes merged together as emotions swirled, and desperation...
I’m a New Year’s Rebel-utionist

I’m a New Year’s Rebel-utionist

Jan 12, 2019 | Faith

Stowed away in the attic for decades, dust floats from the diary that I kept from ages fourteen to eighteen. Paging through memories of old, I’m instantly transported to pivotal successes that were so quickly forgotten, while years of insecurity surfaced in a...
The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes

The Christmas Story Through Mary’s Eyes

Dec 18, 2018 | Faith

“Oh Mom, I just love this magical time of year. It’s so cozy with lights, hot chocolate, movies and our special family traditions!” My heart warmed as I agreed with our youngest daughter. So when our Sunday school moderator asked me as their Mentor...
What Does Your Mirror Tell You Right Now?

What Does Your Mirror Tell You Right Now?

Aug 6, 2018 | Faith

Everyday I look into a mirror. Once, twice, if not multiple times a day, but after last week, I will never look at my reflection the same way again. For five days I was part of a ministry team that deep cleaned apartments for struggling families in transition....