When my boys were born, and up until they were twelve years old (it was then my oldest son informed me he was old enough to remember well enough on his own now, thank you very much) I wrote in journals for each of them, so that they, as well as me, could know and… Continue reading It’s About the People
Category: Faith and Spirituality
Honoring All Fathers
For all of the fathers, old and new, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, and even uncles...never underestimate the role you play in the lives of children, young and grown. May God, our Father, bless you on this day, YOUR day, to do what brings you joy, rest or play, and for those of us who have been… Continue reading Honoring All Fathers
Let Go and Let God
When my boys were babies, then toddlers, it never occurred to me that they would ever be anywhere else but home with me. Home where they were safe. No matter what could, or did, happen anywhere else in the universe, at least we were together. As they found their way into, and through, adolescence, moments… Continue reading Let Go and Let God
What Do You Mean It’s Not About Me?
"You're needlessly beating yourself up and trying too hard to find an answer that isn't there." My husband. A wise man with such wise words. We had gone on a long, peaceful bike ride this morning, surrounded by nature's beauty. At one point we stopped and were sitting in a park as I was filling… Continue reading What Do You Mean It’s Not About Me?
The Journey
I remember when I was younger and our family would embark on a road trip, a car ride that could last five minutes or five hours, my sisters and I would sing a chorus that consisted of "Are we there yet?" And "How much longer until we're there?" Wherever "there" happened to be. My patient parents would offer words to… Continue reading The Journey
Forgiveness and Consequences
When her child is hurting, why does a mom take it upon herself to want to strip away the pain, rescuing her child, his immediate happiness trumping an opportunity to pray he use that moment of adversity and trial to grow closer to God. At least that's what this mom tends to do. When my child,… Continue reading Forgiveness and Consequences
The Price of Freedom
Daily life can be so fraught with activity between work and the to-do lists that many of us continually strive to complete.But on this day, Memorial Day, let's make it a priority to take time to stop, pause, and pray. Let's give thanks to Christ who fought and paid for our ultimate freedom, and the many… Continue reading The Price of Freedom
Active Love
Active love or act of love? One and the same or two different meanings? I can see the same thing over and over again and not fully recognize the fullness of it until God opens my heart to really see it. Such was the case when I was driving in the Denver area a couple of… Continue reading Active Love
Fearful Living or Faithful Living
I think I can safely assume I'm not alone when I say I'm often my own worst enemy. Maybe it's partially due to being a type A personality. And then again, maybe that's just something on which to place blame. I'm do know, however, that I'm harder on myself than anyone else could ever come… Continue reading Fearful Living or Faithful Living
“Being” for God
I once heard someone say that they had become a human-doing rather than a human being. That became a statement that I pondered and tossed around in my mind for a long time. Until it occurred to me why I couldn't let it go. It has always been a personal struggle that had finally been identified. We… Continue reading “Being” for God
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