Waking up I lay still listening to my husband’s even breathing beside me. I knew I had been dreaming but the details escaped me. My heart felt as though I suffered a hangover of lovesickness. I could only wonder about why. Searching the recesses of my mind I looked for clues of what had been [...]

My car waits at a stoplight and I can see the vehicle next to me has a crucifix hanging from their rear-view mirror. The light changes, and turning in another direction, I find myself behind another car having a fish emblem. I turn yet again only to sit behind someone who has a sticker of [...]

An archaeologist spends his life learning the history of the earth’s existence. He digs in remote sites long forgotten to find greater understanding. He then tries to explain it to others within the confines of his logical education. I have sympathy for this type of teacher. I understand the limitations of trying to teach something [...]

I lay my book down on the pillow beside me. Putting my head in my hands, I again brought the questions of the heart to my Father. I had so many questions. I picked up my guitar and played until my fingers began to hurt. Words felt so useless in these moments. An inner conflict [...]

The floor was covered in debris. She lay bleeding, hidden in the ruble. Life’s battle had bruised and battered her. Of her wounds, some were life threatening, others mere flesh wounds. Her strength had waned and no longer could she cry out for help. She had come into the world unnoticed and in this dark [...]

He covers me with His protection and I am safe here beneath the shadow of His wing. I don’t want to see the world right now and I turn my face into His soft down, desiring to hide my eyes. I feel His hand touch beneath my chin to bring my face back around.
“Daughter I [...]

In the night we dream of better things. In our awakened state the reality of life can be less than we had hoped. We disappoint ourselves and we let others down in the crush of expectations. I sat in the sunshine enjoying the scent of lilies. Looking at creation’s beauty I wondered why nature’s life [...]

I heard his voice gently calling to me. Opening my eyes, I could see my husband beckoning me to come to bed. I had drifted off at some point in the evening while I lay reading on the couch. He takes my hand and leads me, tucking me under the covers beside him. Soon I [...]

Who is the man before me?
Father….will he hold my hand, will he comfort me when I am afraid, will he help in my time of need?
Brother…will he hold my hand, will he comfort me when I am afraid, will he help in my time of need?
Husband… will he hold my hand, will he comfort me [...]

I’m not one to be pulled into the arena of public debate these days, but I can understand the nature of people being absorbed by politics. Choosing leadership is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Our country was established on ideals the founding fathers believed; that God is both supreme and just. (Ever give [...]