WonderWe live, really live, when our lives are “illumined by the steady radiance, renewed daily, of a wonder, the source of which is beyond all reason.” —Dag Hammarskjold (UN Secretary-General,... Read More
Remember!It approaches quietly;a slight warmth under the breeze,the tinge of green washed over where brown has lain,swirling flocks of birds, compelled to a new destination,planning, planting, plotting dreams of dirt,... Read More
Do you remember your first prayer, the first time you talked to God? I don’t remember the actual first time, but I do have a pretty good idea of what... Read More
I was sitting in the quiet one morning. Before I had opened my Bible or taken a sip of tea, I noticed the heaviness I have felt so many times.... Read More
When we bought our house several years ago, the former owners emphasized that they had always provided a fairly elaborate light display at Christmas, and the neighborhood would be expecting... Read More
One of my favorite carols began to ring in my head the other day. Even though it was not Christmas, the chorus echoed over and over in my mind: “Oh,... Read More
Gratitude WinsGiving thanks is built into our cultural DNA. As children we learn the magic words: “Please and thank you”. The ability to recognize and appreciate the efforts of others... Read More
Lost is a heart-breaking word. Whether it’s connected to death, defeat, directions, or possessions, it can bring us face-to-face with emotions ranging from frustration to the deepest grief. At the... Read More
We don’t normally think of feet as “beautiful”. But Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) says, How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good... Read More
Faith, Hope, and Love—the three go together like girlfriends and laughter! What would life be without this biblical triad? Faith, Hope, and Love not only provide the foundation for a... Read More