Dear Lord, First, I give thanks. I give thanks for the trials. The pain. The heartache, of last year. I offer them over to you. As a gift. A gift that drew me deeper into an understanding of your unfailing love. Your unceasing provision. Your unwavering goodness…… My need for you. I give thanks for the unshakable truth…I […]
When I first saw her. I didn’t know what to expect. It’s like picking out a special gift. And not knowing what it is. Until it’s opened. And some presents open more slowly. Than others. Some people. Take years to unwrap. Other’s never do. But, this one. Her smile. Told me otherwise. At a turn of […]
We walk down this path. Again. You and I. The one you “held back on”. Almost a year ago. When your eyes. Downcast. Heart. Hard. Your smile….. Reluctant. Shadows of pain. Covering your soul. Conversation. Difficult. Careful. Cautious. You. Uncomfortable. Mentioning. The word, “Mother”. Ruffled memories. Making way to unsettling silence. Your fear. That paralyzing fear. Crippling […]
From our house to yours… Love. Peace. And His overwhelming presence of everlasting joy! For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and […]
Are you a brier rabbit. Racing to the finish. Or the turtle. Walking thoughtfully. Carefully. Methodically. To it’s purpose. Are you a goal setter. Achiever. Feeling more satisfied when there is a task. Running fast….until you complete it? And why is it. Holidays have a way. Of entangling our legs. Pulling us into it’s own chaos. […]
O.K. ready? Let’s just get down to it….1. Stop. Holidays can act like the whirlwind that picked up Dorothy and transported her to another land. A land where people become smaller, witches become real, and houses start to fly around. And around. And around. Dorothy always scared me. As a dreamer, the thought of being carried […]