Misc.

It was September 19, 2016. I am a planner, and my plan for the day was to take our youngest son to the doctor. He had a small cyst on the back of his neck which needed to be removed (thankfully, it was nothing too serious). My husband had rescheduled his morning work meetings &

This past weekend, I was able to partake in a unique experience. A video chat had been organized for my father’s paternal cousins and their children all over the world. What a joy to connect with many after years of not seeing one another.  One of the most special parts of the call was a

He was kind, probably in his upper teens, but seemed wiser than his years. We were driving through the dirt roads of Guatemala, and he sat in the row behind me, staring out the window. We were part of a group, eager to be in this country to share our stories and our faith. I

Waiting.   It can feel like the worst.  Just yesterday, I happened to pick the “slow” lane at the grocery store.  As most of you probably do, I try my best to anticipate which will go the fastest.  By all accounts, I had picked the right one.  But it wasn’t so.  I could feel myself getting

I’ll be honest with you Friend. I’m at a loss for words in our present times.  It’s easy to drown in scrolling through social media and watching one news report after the other, leaving us anxious and confused. As I turned to the Bible, I found myself in 2 Chronicles 20. We meet Jehosophat, who

This week, as I was driving to the grocery store, the national anthem began playing on the radio. As I heard it’s familiar tune, I felt my eyes sting with tears and a lump form in my throat. I don’t usually react this way. In fact, the last time I reacted like that was when

When our church doors reopened late last summer, my family couldn’t get inside fast enough. We knew things would be different…We’d wear masks, sit every other row, the water fountains would be shut off. There would be no more coffee in the lobby, no handshakes, and no hugs….but that’s okay. We were THRILLED to be

Even if we read scripture every day, listen to all the sermons on YouTube and go to church every time the doors are open … there’s more. Even if we grew up in a Christian home, got saved at a young age and memorized John 3:16 … there’s more. Even if we have read the

These last twenty-four hours have been heartbreaking and mind-boggling. We never expected our year to start this way. We’re left feeling hurt, confused, frustrated, sad, and helpless. Can anyone relate? When we look into the Bible, Jeremiah is someone who could probably relate. As a prophet, he was called by God to denounce sin and

I have to admit I really hate New Year’s resolutions.  For years I would come into the new year with a lofty list of resolutions that were completely abandoned by the second week of January. As the years went on, I said to myself that I would  just have one or two goals to focus