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
Inspiration
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
Heartsick
Hopelessness-a state of being without hope. There is something rising up. It is crying out with a loud voice. It is the sound of pain. It is the expression of deep wounds that are festering. It is brokenness, manifested by anger. If hope deferred makes the heart sick, then our country is heartsick. We … Continue reading Heartsick
An Election Prayer
Father God, I come to you on my knees. I thank you for who you are. The God that breathes stars into existence. The God who says ‘let there be light’ and the universe is formed, and continues to expand, because you never said for it to stop. The God who formed planets, and designed … Continue reading An Election Prayer
The Election’s Over…for Me Anyway
I try to be a silver-lining type person. I look for the good in bad situations, and usually, I can find it. This election has been a different matter entirely. I have withheld my comments and opinions, knowing that they will not make anyone do anything differently. I am not interested in going to war … Continue reading The Election’s Over…for Me Anyway
Michelle's Mosaic 