Now, what?” I asked myself this a few months ago. After years, consisting of very long days, of family struggles with mental and medical conditions, the season began to change. At first, I dared not believe it. So many times, there had been brief glimpses of light as we forged through the darkness. But those […]
Help! This was not in the book!
How I Found Peace Living in the Not Yet
Sometimes, life leaves your brain full and your mouth empty.A season of life two years ago encompassed one of those times for me. The thing is-these seasons don’t just end with a nice and tidy resolution. They don’t leave us with an instant epiphany of profound theological insight. Rather, we are left with a reminder-:spiritual, […]
Why “Back to School Season” is Not Exciting For Some of Us
It happens every year around July 5th…..As we walk into a store, the former 4th of July/Seasonal section transforms in the blink of an eye to shelves filled with notebooks, markers, crayons. Fall beckons even though the temperature bathes us in swelting heat. And the dread begins. School will begin soon. For some parents, the […]
What You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting….
I am not pregnant! Let’s get that out of the way first. Having a child at 51 years old is not on my bucket list. The title of my post comes from my mantra, “That (insert any unexpected child rearing moment of perplexity) wasn’t in the book!” The book of course is the popular, What […]
When God’s Compassions Are Extended Through Relationship
How do those “compassions” manifest themselves to us? In my last post, I wrote about God providing an endless supply of compassions. “We were not completely wiped out. His compassion is never limited.23 It is new every morning. His faithfulness is great.” (Lam.3:22-23, God’s Word Version) God’s compassions extend to us in many forms In May, Scott, […]
Embracing God’s Compassions for Life’s Wild Rides
I’ve heard many metaphors for life: seasons, ride, roller coaster. Each of those words gives a word picture to help us express and define how we experience day to day living. Sometimes, only one metaphor aptly fits your given scenario. As I reflect on the last nine or so months, riding a roller coaster best […]
