Aging is inevitable, yet looking in the mirror can still feel like a confrontation with a stranger. I see blonde hair replaced by silver, smooth skin yielding to lines, and a body that tires more easily even as sleep evades me in the night. In my mind, I am still agile; I am still the … Continue reading Reflections in the Mirror
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Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3 Another Monday has arrived. I was startled awake by my alarm this morning—a rare occurrence for me—but I suppose some days we simply require a little more rest than others. Yesterday was the typical whirlwind of a Sunday, yet it remains my favorite … Continue reading Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Sunday, May 17, 2026 "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." — Psalm 143:5 As I sit here this morning, listening to the rhythmic gurgling of the coffee pot, my mind drifts back into the past. I’m finding that with age, I … Continue reading Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Becoming What I Wasn’t
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1It’s graduation season—a time defined by the shifting gears of life as childhood gives way to adulthood. As I see the proud moments posted, I find myself reflecting on the winding road of my own journey.Back in high school, I … Continue reading Becoming What I Wasn’t
It Matters
While every life is important, some people touch your heart in a deeper way than others. They have a bigger impact and they may not even realize it.You may not even know the person that well, but God does.God uses people to encourage and lift others.He uses them to be an example of how our … Continue reading It Matters
Precious Souls
A visit to the nursing home and this is what I see. Many souls once full of life, to most a memory. Looking out the window, they watch the cars go by. As the world continues on, busy with their lives. Visitors less frequent, if they come at all. The residents continue on, wheeling down … Continue reading Precious Souls