To My Wife On Her First Mother’s Day After The Death Of Her Child

To My Wife On Her First Mother’s Day After The Death Of Her Child

They tell us love is soft and sweet. It is hearts and twinkles, roses and fairy tales, and happily ever after. It is that special feeling you…

A Dad’s Reflections on Being a Mom

A Dad’s Reflections on Being a Mom

They say that to really understand a person you have to walk in her shoes. Last year I had the unique opportunity to walk in the shoes…

Fruitful

Fruitful

I came across a passage in the Bible this morning that always speaks to me.  It seems so simple but I forget.  I am too busy in…

Bewildered Believer

Bewildered Believer

About a week after Henry died, I told my husband that I felt like God had entrusted us with a great sacred pain and that He would…

Your Kingdom Come

Your Kingdom Come

“I am the resurrection and the life.  The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”  John 11:25. Today is April 16.  On this day,…

Unfair

Unfair

“It’s so unfair!”  I have heard this sentiment frequently from people as we talk about my life right now.  I feel it too.  Lots of things currently…

Perfect Love for the Imperfect

Perfect Love for the Imperfect

“What if I’m not lovable?”  This is one of life’s central questions.  As children, we learn that there are some things that we can do that result…

Welcome to Switzerland

Welcome to Switzerland

Turquoise.  No, not turquoise exactly, more of an aqua.  Yeah, that’s it.  Or maybe blue-green?  Blue-green but also transparent.  Clear and shimmery at the same time, glowing…

The Power of Now

The Power of Now

It was his forehead.  Until I saw his forehead, I couldn’t believe it was really him, but that big forehead, so much like the one I have…

A Light Shines in the Darkness

A Light Shines in the Darkness

Two years ago, in December of 2014, we had a new baby. We were staying in a condo on Panama City Beach. The beach was perfect –…

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