My candle was broken. When I selected it from the box at the church door it was intact. I didn’t intend to break it. I stood to worship on Christmas Eve. Singing all my favorites of the season. A much-needed heart lift. Of course, all my favorites are also Mom’s favorites, so my vision got … Continue reading Broken Candle
Author: michellegunnin
Wonder
I was inspired. At least that’s what I told myself. I volunteered to be the field trip coordinator for our grade level for the year. No more staying in our little community and taking kids places they went all the time anyway. I wanted to broaden their horizons. Open their eyes to new places. At … Continue reading Wonder
Quicksand
Whatever happened to quicksand? Remember Gilligan? Or Batman? Or Tarzan? When I was a kid, it seemed to me that the quicksand was the single greatest threat to life. What a horrible way to go. Just sink and sink until there was nothing left of you…and to try to save yourself only accelerated the process. … Continue reading Quicksand
Big News!
My Big Surprise: I’ve been keeping a secret. (Mostly because this project has taken quite a bit of work on my part, which took more time that I thought it would.) I am finally happy to announce my book, Words to the Weary, is now available as an audio book!! Woohoo! You can find it … Continue reading Big News!
The Potter vs. The Clay
Before I took up pottery, I read the scriptures about the potter and the clay as if they were a team. The lump of clay willingly submitted to the hand of the potter. They glided together to create a beautiful piece. Now that I have been doing pottery for a bit, I have found it … Continue reading The Potter vs. The Clay
My Cup Overflows
Having all of my children, including my grandson, under my roof this Thanksgiving has made me more emotional than usual this year, if that is even possible. One, because it is a rare occurrence when your kids are spread all over the place. Schedules almost never line up, so I usually take whatever time I … Continue reading My Cup Overflows
My Sister
When I was 3, I got a little sister. I was okay with her until she started getting all the attention. Full of feelings I didn’t understand, I took a pencil and colored our white bathroom countertops solid black. When asked if I had done it, I replied, “No. The baby did it.” I couldn’t … Continue reading My Sister
One of My Favorites
I wrote this several years ago in my book The Nature of God, and today I was reminded of it again when I saw the glowing colors all across my house again. This piece is one of my favorites, which is why I repost it from time to time. Such a reminder that every day … Continue reading One of My Favorites
Welcome Shepherd!
When I had my first baby I was convinced I was going to die. Bill kindly said, “You are not going to die, Honey.” Yet, I made him promise to sue the hospital once I did, so he would have enough money to raise the baby without me. Seriously, he had to solemnly swear and … Continue reading Welcome Shepherd!
Children of Israel
Another story, sent by Orly’s sister, about some friends of theirs. Right to left- Abigail (4), Amalia (6) and Michael (9). Michael (9), Amalia (6), and Abigail (4) are children of Roy and Smadar Idan. They live in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Roy is a photographer for the news network YNET. When the attack started, Roy … Continue reading Children of Israel
Michelle's Mosaic 