When daylight declares one last “Hallelujah!” across the fading sky, my soul searches through the moments of the day. Life is fleeting, the days seem shorter as my years grow in greater number. How will I be remembered if I don’t see another sunrise? Will it be said of me…
Read moreWe aren’t sure how old they are, but we are certain they were here long before anyone dreamed of building a house on this land. These live oaks have witnessed things we can only imagine. They are special to me – for their faithfulness and their reminder that all things…
Read moreFrom The Inside Out Almost three and a half years ago I decided I needed to make a drastic – much needed change in my life. At first I thought the change I needed was entirely outward until a dear blogger-friend, Mary Murphy, sent me a special message that literally…
Read moreHow often have I used the word hope like it’s a lucky charm? “Oh, I hope it works out,” “I hope she gets better,” “I hope I get to go.” Hope is not a wish sent off on the wings of an angel to some ethereal plane, nor is it…
Read more“Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will…
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