Look Closely . . .

Look Closely . . .

I’ve always liked this necklace.Look closely . . . the sides of the heart are created from nails.What a fitting reminder for Easter.
Surprised again on the Road to Emmaus

Surprised again on the Road to Emmaus

It was a simple Easter sunrise service put on by the church youth. With trembling hands, the gangly boys pushed back wheat-colored hair that fell across their oily foreheads. Wispy-voiced girls tugged at short skirts as they rose to read scripture before the assembled...
What Plays in Your Head?

What Plays in Your Head?

I had a brief, but interesting conversation with my 13-year old last weekend.A drummer, he said, “I usually have drum beats going through my head.””Even at school?” I asked.”Yeah, all the time.””I understand,” I replied....
Blooming Again

Blooming Again

“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Heb. 11:1) There is no evidence of spring in my yard. I don’t count the robin I can hear, but that hasn’t shown his face. He’s probably busy learning how to...
Faith and not Sight

Faith and not Sight

I’ve often said my life feels like a hamster wheel — some days more than others. Racing through work, juggling my son’s schedule, managing grad school homework and writing my thesis are just a few daily challenges. Free time? What’s that? I own...
It’s All in the Details

It’s All in the Details

All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. —Pablo Picasso I’ve heard that life is what happens when we’re making other plans. If that’s true, how do we capture the moments and remember them? Sometimes it means...

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