Valentine’s Day – the day we set aside to celebrate the love we hold in our hearts for those most precious to us. We choose gifts we hope will convey the deepest feelings of our hearts. We search for the right words to express a love that goes beyond…
Read more“We’re going to rewire your brain.” I smiled at my physical therapist – hoping to hide my skepticism. All the hard work of the past few weeks seemed lost. The pain in my upper back continued to worsen, and I feared we wouldn’t be able to continue my exercise plan.…
Read moreWe took the Christmas decorations down a little earlier than usual – leaving the house looking a bit empty. This year, one filled with so much brokenness, it seems a good metaphor for my heart. The Advent season, with all its joys, provided a gentle escape from life’s pressures, but…
Read moreChristmas is over. It’s been a busy time – decorating, buying just the right gifts, watching children sing and dance the message of Christmas, baking cookies, and preparing to receive those precious loved ones – family and friends – into our home. But in the midst of all the “busy”…
Read moreLast Friday our small portion of the world lay blanketed by a soft covering of snow. Against the backdrop of a cloudless blue sky the sun rose and touched the earth with light and warmth. Snow loosened it’s grip on telephone wires and tree branches and gently fell to the…
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