Grace does not always arrive in a thunderstorm. Sometimes, it begins as a quiet whisper in a room filled with smoke and tears. I once knew a young woman who thought she had to break herself to be loved.She shared her life with a man shadowed by addiction. When the darkness wasn't on him, he … Continue reading Whispers in the Dark
God’s Love
In the Stillness
The morning is quiet.The coffee is brewing.The family is sleeping.In the stillness, there is peace.In the stillness, there is reflection.In the stillness, there is God. He sits with me.He hears my words,He hears my thoughts.He holds my hand.He understands. Sometimes my soul just needs the stillness.My mind needs the knowledge that He's with me.My heart … Continue reading In the Stillness
The Shelter of The Canopy
A few days ago, Kevin and I were out running errands when the sky decided to open up. It was a true deluge—the kind of rain that pounds on the roof of the car so hard it becomes a deafening roar. In a storm like that, the world outside vanishes; you can barely see your … Continue reading The Shelter of The Canopy
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
He Heals
I am sure many of you are aware of my recent accident, in which I fell from the top step of my back porch nearly two weeks ago. Thankfully, my injuries were limited to surface wounds. As I lay on the ground, getting my wits about me, I couldn't help but say "Thank You Jesus!" … Continue reading He Heals
Life Cycles
It's 4am and I finally gave up on sleep.Once again, my mind races. With age I'm noticing that I'm aware of more funerals than birthday parties. I hear of more serious health issues than colds and chicken pox. Life cycles.I am now closer to the end than the beginning. So many questions still unanswered but … Continue reading Life Cycles
Grateful
My eyes opened from sleep,Sounds of You fill my head.A smile forms on my lips,in gratitude to wake again. As my family slumbers,my feet now pad the floor.In the silence of the morning,I feel Your presence more. The coffee is now brewing,the birds sing through the rain.So thankful that You woke me,Your effort not in … Continue reading Grateful
Godliness with Contentment
I cannot count the number of times I've heard someone say that as they reflect on life, their happiest times were when they had nothing. Many of us grew up with families when sometimes even food was scarce or there just didn't seem to be enough to fill your belly. But we still ate.We may … Continue reading Godliness with Contentment
Finding God in the Little Things 