Ash Wednesday. Ashes. The words triggered one of those grief waves. One in which I remember my mom wheeling out to the living room to say she was rooting for the Yankees while we whooped it up for the Tigers. It’s the last memory I have of being at home with her before […]
In the Presence of Hope: A Review of The Unlikely Missionary by Dan King
Part of me hates to read mission stories. Especially from those who have traveled to Africa. I battle jealousy because that’s been my dream since I was a young girl. But the opportunity has not yet presented itself. It did for the BibleDude, though. I read his story in his book, The Unlikely Missionary: From […]
For When You’re Exhausted
I haven’t sat outside for a while, but this morning looks so inviting. I can’t bring myself to put on the pink sweatshirt my mom gave me to wear on my outings. So I go as I am–a sight to behold to behold the sights. The white robe’s in the dryer, so I slip on […]
Scripture Sunday: Inner Beauty
What matters is not your outer appearance— the styling of your hair, the jewelry you wear, the cut of your clothes— but your inner disposition. Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle, gracious kind that God delights in. ~1 Peter 1:3-4 (Message) Joining Kelly and Claire and Sarah as they photographically respond to a quote by Mary […]
Still Saturday: Steep
The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within. ~William Cullen Bryant (Among the Trees) What have you seen lately that made you stop in awe? Do share. Get the details at the Still Saturday tab above. Link up a photo, grab a button, and let’s steep in the […]
The Gift of Paying Attention
I don’t remember now when I first started to pay attention. When I first picked up the baby camera and started to see through a new lens. Took those first steps. When I started to look for details or to see in a new light. My husband, ever patient, waits as I trail behind […]
Of Bunions and Bubble Wrap
Electric blue gleams when I pull down the green box door. It’s addressed to me. What on earth? I recognize the return label. I know her own heart has been aching lately, and she thinks of me? Again? I think about doing things like this. But my hands don’t always follow my head or my […]
Of Love and Ducks
“Stop! Go back!” I reach for the camera and pop the lens cap off. He brakes immediately and turns around in the next drive. “Should I stop on this side of the road or go past and come back?” “Just stop, and I’ll jump out.” I do–and slam the car door. Not a good idea. […]
Under the Pew
The grand girl’s played hard basketball today, dosed well with decongestant strips and Tylenol Meltaways. While she bathes, I fill a plastic container with popped corn, sprinkle it with some of the white cheddar seasoning she likes. (This is the second bag. Did you know that hot popped corn will melt a baggie?) I […]
Scripture Sunday: Bouquets of Roses
God sent me to announce the year of his grace— a celebration of God’s destruction of our enemies— and to comfort all who mourn, To care for the needs of all who mourn in Zion, give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes, Messages of joy instead of news of doom, a praising heart instead […]
