Is a Simple Christmas Possible?

Is a Simple Christmas Possible?

Dec 10, 2019 | Christmas, Faith

Have you started singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” yet? Admittedly, I’m a humming machine right now. The sights, sounds, and nostalgia of the holiday season have drawn me in, and my senses are celebrating from the simple pleasures. As I snuggle in my...
Raise a Hallelujah

Raise a Hallelujah

Sep 25, 2019 | Faith, Faith & Family

I’ve been pounding on my piano keys a lot lately. Yes, pounding them hard, wrestling with sadness and questions and frustration. Creating beautiful music isn’t my goal. His glory is the goal and praising Him in the middle of pain is my desire. I’m compelled to turn my...
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...