“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” ~Ram Dass One morning a few weeks ago, I awoke in a great deal of abdominal pain. I figured it would subside so I did a little stretching, took some ibuprofen, and went about my day. By mid-afternoon the pain had dramatically increased, and I…
When my brother-in-law was discharging from the military, he and his wife needed to make a lot of decisions. As an outside observer, I was jealous—they could choose to live anywhere they wanted. I imagined all the exciting possibilities that could come with a fresh start while my sister-in-law held her breath and prayed for…
This woman. We’ve never met, but her song reverberates through my bones. I’d like to think we understand each other. She’s mentioned by name just twice in the Bible, but don’t let that fool you. Her legacy spans further than those few paragraphs would lead you to believe. We know so little about her life,…
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” ~Louise Smith I have two huge bags of books in the trunk of my car. They have been there for over a year. I’ve been meaning to donate them, but I keep forgetting they’re there–until I open my trunk to…
Nearly six months ago, my husband and I stood before God and our loved ones, ecstatic to become man and wife, hopeful about our future together, and momentarily impervious to life’s inevitable difficulties. Sitting here now, I have much to be thankful for–a roof over my head, food in the fridge, clothes to wear. My…
Today is a good day for a funeral. Let me explain why. I am a five-year-plan kind of girl. I set goals, map out a path, pray for God’s blessing, and get moving. Each new phase of life presents an opportunity to make a fresh plan. After high school, I set my sights on my…