What to do with the Unwanted, the Inescapable, and the Inextricable
“The flowers are still alive!” my husband exclaimed as we pulled up in front of our son’s grave. However, I didn’t share his enthusiasm....
Perfect Pitch
“That's a lot of stress on a young kid,” I said. My husband and I were walking around some softball fields and had stopped to watch some...
God’s Love Song
In seventh grade music class I learned the song, “Button Up Your Overcoat”. Written in 1928, this song seemed outdated even in 1969 when...
Three Wishes, Christ’s Promise, and a Comfortable Life
“Master, I grant you three wishes,” promised the genie. Aladdin stared at the creature that had suddenly appeared out of the old oil...
When Easter Took on New Life
Brightly colored plastic eggs, marshmallow chicks, and chocolate bunnies collected in a pretty basket were part of Easter in my early...
Are You with me?
Knowing someone is with us during hard times can be comforting. How much more encouraging it is to know that the God of Creation is always w