The alarm sounds. Are you kidding me? Already? You rub your eyes, trying to awaken. Though your vision is a bit blurred, you can already make out the silhouette of an insidious "enemy" glaring down at you. Correction! This is not the face of your spouse or a child who kept you up half the night! ...
When Mother’s Day Hurts
6:32 a.m. Blaring sirens caught the attention of those who were reading their Monday morning paper. Our elderly neighbors grabbed their robes and headed to the curb. Why on earth would an ambulance stop in front of the home belonging to the youngest family on their block? We arrived home late the ...
When God Speaks
The gentle light of early morning awakens through the window pane. The flame of the fireplace softly flickers. A fresh cup of coffee is poured. My old furry friend is still resting soundly beside me. My soul yearns...anticipates....longs for the moments ahead to slow. My heart has heard You ...
Surprise Me!
Spring! Buried seeds emerge. Sleeping plants awaken. I awaken... awaken to hope. We moved into a new home last spring, and I soon noticed the yard didn't host a single flower in any bed...NOT ONE! The yard certainly didn't have a shortage of shrubs and trees of every sort but...NO ...
When Worry Chokes
The university bursar knew me well. I slipped in through her doorway to deliver my daily deposit of bundled dollar bills and loose change...tip money from last evening's waitress earnings. Today's contribution? $37.00. She quietly recounted and mustered an affirmative, "Thank you, Patty. I'll add ...
Living Counter Culture and Loving it
This past weekend I had the opportunity to unpack Jesus' teaching regarding the ambitions that drive our life. If you're feeling a little courageous, I would like to invite you to grab a cup of coffee, curl up on your couch or listen while you prepare dinner or enjoy your favorite craft...May ...
Scaling Your Matterhorn
I've always loved Disneyland... Who doesn't? Apart from the high cost of admission, expensive treats, overpriced meals, long lines, and crowded streets...it's the happiest place on earth. One of my first scary thrill rides was the Matterhorn...before Magic Mountain, and California adventure...the ...
RESURRECTING FADED DREAMS
You might not notice it, upon first glance, but it's there. If I look hard enough, I think we have something in common! I've been toting mine around for decades... It's a worn out and faded bag of sorts, concealing equally faded dreams. Once treasured and shared, these dreams were a proud ...