light in darkness | peace in chaos | hope in uncertainty
Wave after wave of excruciating labor coursed through her body. When the insides of a woman begin to cramp and push, there is an intensity and purpose which will not be hindered. Lack of control over what is happening in her can lead to despair. From the depths of her being my daughter summoned the … Continue reading On the Other Side of Pain
Sea creatures are fascinating. The little octopus held me captive while visiting an aquarium and I stared at it for several minutes. At the same time I shook off the willies that sent chill bumps up the skin of my back. How can something so alluring be so repelling at the same time? Touching a starfish and … Continue reading Of Sea Creatures and Kings
Several years ago, my husband and I attended a marriage retreat with couples from our church. One of the key points many of the women came away with is the fact that women are historical in nature, while men tend to be event-oriented. Normally, I shy away from putting men and women in completely separate … Continue reading Record Keeping
As part of our church’s drama team, I got the text early in the week. “Can you fill in on Sunday morning for the sketch? The girl who was scheduled has to go out of town unexpectedly.” I agreed and received a quick rundown on the script. My director concluded with this comment, “Yours will … Continue reading The Jesus Character
Treasures Hidden 