First Responders

We should be very thankful for First Responders. They are true servants, willing to be called on at anytime—night or day—to help people in trouble. These highly trained professionals often arrive first at the scene of an emergency, not knowing what they will be facing. No matter what, they are … Continue reading →

Send in the Replacements

"We don’t stop loving a person when they are hurt or sick. No, we grow stronger so they can lean on us."*The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah My brother had hip replacement surgery this week. A few years ago he had both knees replaced—at the same time. Then a hip. Then a shoulder. And now, … Continue reading →

Join the Conversation

"God spoke today in flowers, and I, who was waiting on words, almost missed the conversation."~ Ingrid Goff-Maidoff ~ I spend a lot of time waiting on words. Hours have been spent staring at a blank screen—hoping letters will drift down and come together in words,praying the words will join … Continue reading →

My Bleeding Heart

Feast your eyes on these beauties. Bleeding hearts are my favorite spring flower. "They bloom like a love letter in spring, then quietly rest. And every year, they come back with the same soft drama."* "Bleeding Heart" sounds ominous, though, doesn't it?Less … Continue reading →

Going, Going, Gone

Happy Ascension Day! I never paid much attention to Ascension Day, and for many believers, this day will go by unnoticed. In some countries, it’s a public holiday with government offices, schools and businesses closed. In their experience, when a king or queen ascends to the throne, it's … Continue reading →