The ground was covered with a glistening white blanket of freshly fallen snow, and flakes the size of saucers gently drifted down as we made our way to Central Park in New York City. The near-whiteout conditions had slowed the city to a halt, and we found parking in a spot usually reserved for a…
It was a sunny Tuesday morning. I felt confident that the answer I had been waiting for would come that day. I also believed it would be the answer I needed and the one I wanted. I started the day cheerfully and looked forward to my answer with great anticipation. I turn it over to…
Two months ago, I had a rare moment of peace and decided to read a book. An unusual sound began in my left ear—like an ultrasound of a baby’s heartbeat. A few minutes passed, and I no longer noticed the whooshing sound. The next day, as I was homeschooling my four kids, I periodically heard…
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,…
My first experience with true Anxiety came roaring in on the coattails of my introduction to motherhood. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I had never felt anxious before. You don’t live for long on this planet before walking through a moment (or six) of nervousness as you face the challenges of life. I’m…
Just a few months ago, my dear friend passed away after a relatively short illness. It has depleted my heart in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve felt loss before, but this ache is different, and although I hold the hands of others through pain, I didn’t expect to respond the way I have. The layers…