The Shadow of the Cross

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the … More

Measuring Abundance

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. … More

She was a quiet woman – but communication can be quite effective even without words! She cooked over wood stoves … More

In the dark, quiet hours of the morning, my great uncle, Terrel Taylor, went home. And as I have thought … More

Sweet Gwen, Today is your second birthday. We might have done something more adventurous or gone somewhere new a few … More

Don’t forget the divine factor. It was his gentle reminder to me that my perspective was askew, that my focus … More

I am building an invisible house. The work I do is lost to the eyes of the world. I do … More

Planting bulbs is such a deliberate act of hope. Holding brown, dry, seemingly lifeless hunks of plants, you dig a … More

I have a box in my closet, black and white, with flowers laced through. It is a beautiful, unlabeled box. … More

And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should … More