Even in the Rain: The Best Part of the Week
I didn’t think anybody would show up to Neighborhood Fitness Group. It was raining and dreary; who wants to exercise in the rain? But we
April 19, 2011
Live With Flair
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Attention!
Cherry Blossom Buds A weeping cherry tree sits outside my bedroom window. This morning, my youngest daughter points out the bright pink buds. Soon, we’ll
April 18, 2011
Do You Get Territorial?
My One-Eyed cat, Jack, taught me something else last night. You can read his whole journey of healing here: Jack’s Story Are you ready to
April 17, 2011
Loving the Thing You Hate
I walk outside, and hundreds of bees swarm around my ankles. And I’m allergic! I carry an epi-pen every day, and for me, these bees
April 16, 2011
What to Do with Your Fear
Last night, my daughter can’t sleep because of nightmares. She’s terrified. I ask her to come beside me so we can pray for Jesus to
April 15, 2011
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
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