August 14, 2026 Go Ahead, God, Disrupt! “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted” (John 6:12, NIV). “I need to learn to keep a quiet heart. To…
July 9, 2026 Plant me Here “You hem me in — behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me” (Psalm 139:5, NIV). Sometimes I feel that way, stuck…
June 19, 2026 Good Vibes “Vibes are the good or bad atmosphere that you sense with a person or in a place.” (collinsdictionary.com) “Be a thermostat, not a thermometer.” …
June 12, 2026 My Part I’m sitting in a waiting room chair. How many hours have I logged in spaces like this? Every patient walks in with their designated…
January 23, 2026 Not Unusual “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12,…
January 9, 2026 Mend Mending tangibly demonstrates love. My son is home from college. He hands me his favorite shorts, fully trusting that Mama can mend that hole…
November 14, 2025 Serving Goodness Every morning, I scoop the chocolate and stir it until it is well blended. Jeff loves his mocha drink. We used to buy it…
October 24, 2025 Greater Capacity “I wonder if part of the reward for persevering through affliction could be a greater capacity for joy. Jesus tells us that the joy…
September 12, 2025 You Can Pick… “You get what you get, and you don’t pitch a fit!” -origin unknown O LORD, why do we keep getting more bad health news…
July 25, 2025 Look Again! Perception Jeff and I sat in the ER, urgently waiting for his doctor. I looked up, above the door, and saw a “Catholic crucifix.”…