A star peers through my window as I drive. It is luminous, and for the past few nights it has been capturing my notice…almost calling me to pay attention. Whispering a message through its repeated appearances throughout the countryside, I pull over to listen. I gaze at the seemingly stationary star, and as I do, … Continue reading True North
Inspiration
True Love
Love does not always look like roses, chocolates, and candlelight. It is deeper than that. In fact, until the storms of life come along, I would say that love isn’t tested. New love is more infatuation than sacrifice. Do not get me wrong, there is a glorious awakening of the heart when new love blooms. … Continue reading True Love
Heart Friends
Sometimes you just need time with your heart friends. I have been blessed beyond measure in the heart friend department. Every season of my life has its own set of people who live in my soul. They know me. They get me. I have found that when things seem upside down in life, heart friends … Continue reading Heart Friends
Weep With Those Who Weep
No parent wants to lose a child. It is a nightmare we all hope we never have to live through. When tragedy strikes, our hearts break, and we weep with those who weep. There are no words that can turn back time to the minutes before. There is no comfort that can ease the ‘what … Continue reading Weep With Those Who Weep
A Solitary Journey
When I was a kid, I remember listening for the snow. At some point in my young life, I had realized that it eliminates some sounds and insulates others. The quiet produced was a sure sign that freedom was mine, and that the next day would be full of frolicking and fun. I trained my … Continue reading A Solitary Journey
Beating the Odds
I have always hated math. It is no secret. Anyone who has known me for any length of time can tell you. I regularly communicate to my students that when I was a kid, I used to pray to God every night to take away multiplication. I distinctly remember this prayer, because it was one … Continue reading Beating the Odds
Incarnation
My Christmas blog is running a bit behind schedule due to the glorious fact I had all four kids home for the holidays. Hopefully even though it is late, it will still be meaningful. It is the season of Emanuel…God with us…God incarnate. The word incarnation literally means “the act of becoming flesh.” Light turned … Continue reading Incarnation
Redemption
I have had the privilege recently of doing life with several friends as they escorted their parents to heaven’s gate. It is the season of life our age group is in, and I can tell you from our own experience with Bill’s mom a few years ago, it is a tough phase. Watching those you … Continue reading Redemption
Cure for the Blues
There is something about thankfulness. It has the power to change thought patterns. It gives birth to hope. It banishes despair, and opens eyes to see life. A holiday that has gratefulness as its centerpiece is a refreshing change from our daily negativity and complaining. Not that we always realize we are being negative. Sometimes … Continue reading Cure for the Blues
A Prayer for Rain
Father God, I come to lift up my voice to join with others who are crying out for rain. The land is parched. Fires are gobbling it up, leaving behind devastation and barren, charred remains. Toxic smoke chokes out life. It burns our eyes and claws our throats. The trees cry out for rescue from … Continue reading A Prayer for Rain
Michelle's Mosaic 