Godspeed (A letter to my son before his wedding day) 7/19/2023 - “God bless mommy and matchbox cars. God bless dad and thanks for the stars. God hears amen wherever we are. And I love you. Godspeed little man, sweet dreams little man. Oh my love will fly to you each night on angel's wings. Godspeed, sweet dreams.”... Read more
Find Your Place 7/12/2023 - I have this weird thing I do when my husband and I are riding in the car. I will see a wooded area, or a small shed or other building and think “that would be a good place to hide.” I don’t have a clue what I would be hiding from, but I instinctively look! It’s a joke between us and I’ve done it so long that even Rick can spot a good “hiding place” for me!... Read more
Every Day Cross 7/5/2023 - Whatever it may be, every parent has that one warning cue that tells their kid that they need to immediately shape up-or else. So, like you, I have a go to phrases I use to “inspire” my girls toward the appropriate behavior. Jesus on the cross... Read more
Are We Victims? 6/27/2023 - Each of us has had things happen in our lives that we didn’t choose. We’ve had a breakup in a relationship, been fired from a job, tragically lost a loved one, received bad news about our health, had a life altering incident, been taken advantage of seriously, been scammed, and the list is endless. In our culture, we call it being a victim... Read more
Deconstructing Church Hurt 6/21/2023 - If I stood before any congregation on a Sunday morning and asked for a show of hands from people who have experienced church hurt, the majority would respond. The few whose hands don’t shoot up, I’d just have to assume aren’t involved in their church enough. The truth is, it’s inevitable. An organization run entirely by sinners is bound to come with baggage... Read more