Rain Lullaby

The rain is a soothing lullaby,To my anxious and harried heart.It forces me to slow down,To remember.I miss too much … More

Genealogies

Genealogies are not known for their captivating syntax. Perhaps knowing some of the people can make them compelling, but for … More

Lycoris squamigera are aptly known as surprise lilies or even resurrection lilies. For most of the year they lie dormant … More

How many words do you speak in a day? 7,000? 10,000? 20,000? The idea of counting them is exhausting to … More

I have always loved trees. Flat topped acacias, intimidating and bizarre baobabs with their spindly tops, flame touched poinsettia trees, … More

Amid the gentle falling rain,I finally quiet my heart.I am still before you.Your presence wraps around me,A warm blanket,Security.You are … More

To open Bible class last night, I asked the kids to think of two examples: someone that would give good … More

Each of us must cope with at least one person in our lives who is less than ideal. Perhaps they … More

We love a friend who is a good listener. But it is often hard to be one ourselves. Here is … More

Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where … More