Mothering, A Marathon, Not a Sprint
In response to a blog I wrote on overwhelmed young moms, a tired mother asked, "What if those overwhelming days seem to be blending…
Mommy's Gardenias and Almost Discarded People
I can't remember a time when my mother did not have a gardenia bush in the sunniest window of the house. No matter how small…
From Worry to Watching
The phone call left me breathless. I knew God had just given me a glimpse of Him working behind the scenes in the life of a friend's…
Count for Me, Dad!
Chuck and I joined the autumn ritual of cheering on our twinny grandchildren as they ran up and down the soccer fields, each one displaying their unique…
An Old Lady’s Poem
One of the most popular posts on my old blog was “An Old Lady’s Poem”. My mother-in-law's physical ailments force us to confront the ravages of aging, as she has spent…
A Hole in My Prayer Umbrella
My friend and I talked quietly as we walked toward her bedroom. I knew I was on holy ground because supernatural grace…
Treasures Along the Way - Week 4
During a podcast at enCourage on Life-Giving Leadership, by Susan Hunt and Karen Hodge, I heard this powerful…