(my daily blog)
I realize this morning the discomfort struggle creates for students–both college students and my own younger daughters–when asked to do difficult tasks that require higher
Over the years, I’ve learned so much about living well from the oak trees. If you remember, I learned about holding your ground from a little fortune
This morning I find that @WritingSisters on Twitter have posted a quote from the poet William Wenthe. Wenthe writes in his poem, “Water Dish,” the
When I find myself critical of someone, I think I’m being discerning. I remember the words of an older mentor: “Discernment is not for the
This morning, as I read Psalm 80, I note a pattern of God at work. The psalmist writes in verse 8-11 (and refers to the
It’s a strange March: we count icicles hanging dangerously off rooftops, some three-feet long and growing; we slide on ice and turn back with our
I recently invited a graduate student to join us for our family dinner. I’m on the phone with the Italian Mama, and I’m telling her
What my husband and daughter expressed most of all regarding their mission trip was a fresh encounter with God, His love, His power, and His
My husband and oldest daughter return from their mission trip today! Today’s the day! We’ve had no contact except for a 1 minute phone call