When Right Now Runs Late

Every. Single. Morning. Same routine, same child running behind. Distracted. Doing his own thing instead of what he’s been instructed to do. Instead of what is required every day. “I told you ten minutes ago to put your shoes on. Why are they still not on your feet?” And it…

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Remembering Yesterday

I grasp the scrapbook, run my hand over the teal cloth cover. Open with the creak of  plastic pages, hugging precious photos in place. Each image captures life, I look deep, remembering. The smells, the sounds, the feelings. I close my eyes to submerge myself completely, digging deep into the…

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Who Cares?! Stop It!

              Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 This week Facebook has been…

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I’ll Keep Cheering You On

Mama watched as her baby wobbled back and forth and took a tentative step forward. And then another step before plopping down on his diapered bottom. Mama cheered and clapped. “Way to go little one! You’re getting there!” She clasped little hands in hers and gently pulled the little child…

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How To Live With More Of God

Thoughts and convictions have pinged around my mind since our return from Haiti and back to regular US life. How can I continue to live like this? With stuff, so much stuff, while others suffer in the world? Is that what Jesus wants from me? If not, what does He…

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