Sometimes I wake up with the gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit. Today was not one of those mornings. Sunlight filtered through the wooden blinds in my room… Continue
The Never-Ending (Love) Story
It was early. The pale blues and grays of dawn wound their way through the blinds of my bedroom. Not quite dark and not quite light. I rolled… Continue
Just Call Me Hagar
I can see her running. Garments catch the wind and dust billows around her sandal-ed feet. Hair wet with sweat and bitter tears wraps her face like a… Continue
Table for One
I used to really hate eating alone. And I don’t use the word “hate” loosely. Years ago, if I had a choice between dental work and sitting in… Continue
The Older Brother
From the time we are children we are taught, good behavior leads to good things. Good things such as gold stars, certificates, trophies, even cash are sure to… Continue
Devotional-Writing
Taking the last table available, I planted myself in a chair at my local Starbucks. After retrieving my nonfat (but sugar-laden let’s be honest) latte, I pulled out… Continue
The Grace-Gift
Grace. Any Christ follower can tell you about grace. I grew up on a pew in my grandfather’s church and even as a little girl, could spout the… Continue
Into the Woods…with God
I grew up in the country, far away from “city life.” Inconvenient at times, yes. But it was a slower pace with less noise; fewer cars with more… Continue
Grave clothes
New Year’s feels so long ago. I was thinking the other day how we are still in January, the first month of a brand new year. Maybe it’s… Continue
The In-Between
Is it just me, or do the days between the end of Christmas and the beginning of New Year’s feel, well a bit gloomy? And maybe not even… Continue