We had seen it all: lions, tigers, geese and crazy monkeys who loved to sing and holler. We’d had a lovely lunch and were just about ready to head home. There was just one more thing to do… We had been told when we entered the zoo that certain animals had feeding times at which you could go and participate. …
I must confess, the words – they hide Nor can I see Your face. The veil, it hides what lies beyond A fogged mirror; smudged glasses distort my view of grace. In this world we will have trouble But You have overcome. I tell myself again and more: The best is yet to come. The pain, nigh to unbearable Is …
Few things bring more joy into a home than the holidays. The sights, smells, sounds and warmth of family joining together does a heart and soul more good than one could fully express. And few things can bring more loneliness, pain and heartache. Particularly if you are away from family as you celebrate. We have been out of the U.S. with …
Each morning (mostly) I sit snuggled in my favorite corner of the couch, burgundy fleece wrapped around me, Bible and notebook on my lap. I read Your Word and drink deep the Living Water. And yet something seems…shallow. Wanting. I’m seeking You…but really seeking myself. For my benefit. I forget that I thank You because of what You’ve done; but …
The sun streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and warmed our backs as we sipped coffee at our favorite cafe – a rare treat in October (the sun, not the coffee). Our son toddled happily around his familiar surroundings and we just sipped, and chatted, and watched and enjoyed. When out of the corner of my eye I saw something …
This post first appeared on my old blog a few years ago. It’s message resonated with me today, so I wanted to share it with you again. We planted it back at the beginning of summer. Along with the strawberries that never quite made it, and the sweet pea that bloomed in beauty. It was the first of the three …
I rounded the corner and something seemed off…different. Unable, at first, to put my finger on exactly what, I paused. Surveyed my surroundings and suddenly there it was clear as day… Had that tree always been there? Yes, I recognize the silhouette. And yet it’s so stark. So…bright. Yes! That’s it! The berries! That tree, bent with resignation against the years …
It’s Friday once again my good sojourners. I once again am joining up with Miss Lisa-Jo for the mayhem that is Five Minute Friday, writing for 5 minutes straight – and no more! – on a single topic. Without further ado, here is my five minutes on this week’s theme: Change START The days are just a bit shorter now. …
Have you ever seen a movie so many times you can nearly quote it verbatim? Start noticing weird things in the background? That’s me with the Lord of the Rings films. I don’t know why, but the you go. I was recently watching them again, while in bed sick, and something jumped out at me…hit me like a tonne of …
My husband and I have been walking through an epiphany of sorts, and today I’m sharing a bit of what we are learning over at Intentional by Grace. I’m sharing how I’m learning to be a better mom by being a better wife! I’d love for you to come join the conversation! If you are popping over from Intentional by …