All of Me

All of Me

What was the excuse He gave that day when he rose from the table determined to betray? The Passover lamb had just washed his feet, wiped them dry and said, “One is not clean.” But it wasn’t only for this sinner Christ bore the shame. His stripes and lashes wore my...
3 Keys to Living a Hope-Filled Life

3 Keys to Living a Hope-Filled Life

The presenter shares the statistics, grim and unwelcoming. They point to anxiety as one of the most threatening mental health issues young people face. The walls of the room press close with her next words. Scientists predict a mental health crisis to impact the next...
This is the Middle: A Poem

This is the Middle: A Poem

  No longer young, I peer at the beginning with the lens of Perspective. Pain and suffering, Joy and laughter All mingle together.   I dream big of future days spent making a difference in the lives of hurting hearts. What are your dreams? #hopesanddreams...
Why We Don’t Lose Hope in the Battle

Why We Don’t Lose Hope in the Battle

  Why We Don’t Lose Hope in the Battle They used to shine–his eyes. Now, red-rimmed and dull, they peer at the world from beneath a furrowed brow. The sparkle is gone and I lie awake pouring out words of supplication for this one that I love. Help him in...
From the Bookshelf: April 2021

From the Bookshelf: April 2021

As a woman with two older teens and a twenty-something ready to launch, Empty Nest, Full Life: Discovering God’s Best for Your Next is, for me, a timely read packed with insight by author, Jill Savage. Divided into two sections, the mother of five tackles the...