When flood waters rise and unrelenting rain pours from the sky, God where are you? When fires rage, consuming everything in their destructive path, God where are you? When hurricanes churn in open waters, terrorizing those in their paths, God where are you? When a grim-faced doctor reveals a life-changing diagnosis, God where are you? […]
grief
Parenting free of fear (even when your kids begin to drive!)
I felt like an idiot crying my ever-lovin’ head off in my kitchen. Thank God no one was home. What is wrong with me? I cried out, startling the dog from her nap. I kept staring at the text that had just come through letting me know it was time to schedule my son’s behind […]
When darkness makes it hard to see…
As a small congregation stood to sing your praise one clear November morning, Lord, surely you were there. As little ones snuggled in their mother’s laps while the pastor offered a prayer, Lord, surely you were there. As a husband leaned against the pew to ask his wife what she was planning for their lunch, […]
For Bailey
My sweet Bailey, I have written about you so many times on this blog: your antics, your unconditional love, and your precious neediness. I have rubbed your head so many times as I wrote on this blog, on my book, and just anytime you came over for a head scratch. I have snuggled with you […]
Four Powerful Words
“Come and see, Lord” John 11:34 What beautiful, amazing, healing words! Words that I had never really paid attention to, but powerful words intended to teach us a valuable lesson about healing. Mary and Martha were devastated. Their brother was dead. And although they had sent a message to Jesus days earlier, He hadn’t come. […]