Created To Create
Created to create Living to love Wanting to write Created to create Hoping to help Practicing prayer Created to create Learning to listen Jotting down joy Created to create Breaking the bonds Eager to encourage Created to create Thoughtfully teaching Facing the...
read moreMy Man, Moses
When I was growing up in a small town, we didn’t have many television channels. Cable came later. Renting movies wouldn’t happen for a while. So, around Easter, it was our tradition to watch a movie called “The Ten Commandments” on TV. It’s an Old Testament story...
read moreThe Sign from the Womb
Our youngest son was sick today and stayed home. I hope (and pray) that it is nothing serious and he seems to be fine now, thank goodness. Nearly twelve years ago, probably around this time, I found out I was expecting him, and it was a miracle. Truly. I know every...
read moreGuardian Angels and Baseball
Several years ago we decided to try baseball for our two youngest boys. This was the first year they were eligible for a kid pitch team. It was a hot summer to be playing baseball. It was a long summer when your team doesn’t win. And there was one game I’ll never...
read moreThings We Take for Granted
Things we take for granted Everyone has a bias and preconceived notions. I have been blessed to be around refugees from all over the world because of the work I do and it has been a great experience. Every one of them that I met is so grateful to be in the wonderful...
read moreThings I found in my washer
Things found in my washer I have ALWAYS wanted to write about the things that are found in my washer. So, warning… this is not profound……. Coins: If I find them I keep them Bills: Once and only once did I find a wet, clean $20. See what happens under coins. Thumb...
read moreFriends, meet Martha…
I bought a homeless woman a pastry this morning. Her name is Martha. Please don’t give me accolades, just do something like this today for someone that needs some extra love. We struck up a conversation because she didn’t know which shoulder to throw salt over...
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Holy Week Thanks
Pictured here is my first Holy Week thank you. My friend from college allowed me to partake in her cookie decorating “eggstravaganza”. I have no idea how many hours she spent baking these cookies but I felt very blessed. My second thank you was to the guy who held the...
read moreDear Miss Ember
This week a friend of mine had a new baby girl. As you all know, I’m not a mother of girls, but I wanted to write baby Ember a little love note….. Dear Miss Ember, Welcome to this world! I can’t wait to see you in person, to hold you and to tell you how much you were...
read moreTalkin’ to Jesus weather
It’s a rainy, overcast kind of a day here in the Midwest. I’ve been in my car for a long stretch today and I have determined that today is “talkin’ to Jesus Weather”. When you’re in your car, and it hasn’t rained for a while, you pay attention to the road. Maybe you...
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