It’s happened to all of us. Perhaps we were well meaning, perhaps we were tired, perhaps we just didn’t think. … More
Author: tracywatts
A Deliberate Act of Hope
Planting bulbs is such a deliberate act of hope. Holding brown, dry, seemingly lifeless hunks of plants, you dig a … More
God with us
In an age where we can have hundreds of facebook “friends,” where we can have work circles, church families, friends, … More
A Desolate Place to Find Strength
When you’re at the tipping point… When there have been too many people, parties, scheduling, problem solving, shopping, doing, rushing. … More
The First Lord’s Supper
“Nack? Nack?” Her little voice is clear and sweet as she watches the trays pass over her head. She wants … More
The Gentle Whisper
And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind … More
Good Counsel
Where do you seek counsel? When you are struggling, when you have a difficulty or problem, when you need guidance … More
Why Sympathy Cards are Meaningful
I have a box in my closet, black and white, with flowers laced through. It is a beautiful, unlabeled box. … More
Happy Reformation Day
Happy reformation day! I am not particularly knowledgeable about Martin Luther, the Reformation, or church history. That was more my … More
The Gift of the Tree
Here I sit again, Watching my tree, Wondering how even one day can bring such dramatic change. Wasn’t it yesterday … More