I cannot pinpoint the exact moment, but at some mile marker along the road, I realized life is hard. It did not resonate with my childhood expectations. I had not yet developed a full vision of the life that lay before […]
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How Redemption is Found in a Changing Landscape
As I step outside on this spring day, my eye catches the transforming landscape across the way. For as long as my family has resided next door to Ray, the small strip of land between our driveways has given witness to the hand of our Creator. On Summer days, my first glance captured the vibrant multicolored blooms lining […]
Why an Empty Day Can Lead to a Full Life
As I gaze down at the square , a tinge of guilt begins to wash over me. The day on my calendar is blank. Not one pencil scribbling nor erased mark evident. Empty. What do I make of that? The voices surrounding me beckon my mind and my days to be full. A non-stop marathon […]
Why I Grieved When My Son’s Friend Moved Away
As my son settled himself into the car seat next to me, his face told me what I had hoped wasn’t a reality. His friend had moved away. Without notice. My heart sank. For him. For Matt. And for me. You see, my youngest, is in middle school. It’s a season of so many changes: […]
Learning to Cling to 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 […]
