A Turning Point Statement
During the summer of 1994, a friend told me she thought I had the spiritual gift of encouragement. She posted a little note by my
April 14, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Do You Need a Tickle Fight Today? I Do.
Tickling. My youngest daughter loves to have tickle fights. Being tickled drives me crazy. Tickling is the last thing I need today. I have laundry,
April 13, 2011
It’s Like Victoria Falls
Last night, I show my daughters the footage from Discovery Channel’s Human Planet of the fisherman in Zimbabwe who brave a waterfall to catch their
April 12, 2011
The Text Message I’m Waiting For
The text will arrive sometime today. I don’t know when. All it will ask is, “What do you see?” Today marks the beginning of the
April 11, 2011
The Home You Take With You
This morning, I remember my daughter’s explanation of “The Warm Welcome” from October. As I clear the breakfast dishes, refold the green blanket on the
April 10, 2011
Live Video of Baby Eagles!
If you haven’t already seen the live video stream of the Decorah Eagles in their nest in Iowa, you might want to. The nest rests
April 9, 2011
When You Stop Resisting God
Last week, I was asked to write a piece on depression and Lent for The High Calling. At my lowest point, I imagined God asking
April 8, 2011
What My Daughter Hid Behind the Piano
I’m sitting in my rocking chair, taking just a moment to catch my breath and talk to God, when I notice something sparkling in the
April 7, 2011
Your Fresh Start
This morning my daughter brings out her whiteboard easel and draws me a coconut palm. She says, “Mom, you will love this.” My coconut obsession
April 6, 2011
Listen to This Story
Vernal Pond in PA Today, I had time to listen to different folks tell me a story. I ask a neighbor to tell me the
April 5, 2011