No one likes things unresolved – the strain of not knowing, the questions left unanswered, the problem left… hanging. We … More
Category: hope
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
On the Worth of Motherhood
Mothering is hard work and sometimes our hearts question our worth – the very point of it all. After all, … 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
Day is Done
Tell me why you’re crying, my son. I know you’re frightened like everyone. Is it the thunder in the distance … More
She was a Quiet Woman
She was a quiet woman – but communication can be quite effective even without words! She cooked over wood stoves … More
On Days When I Feel Like I’m Getting Everything Wrong
On days when I feel I’m getting everything wrong. Days when I continually mess up. When I know the right … More
Songs in the Night
Last night at precisely 3:17 AM (according to the green glow of the stove clock), I was up with 2 … More
He is Patient with Us
It is human to become frustrated when parenting. We repeat ourselves (throughout the day but also over years). It seems … More
In God Alone
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I … More
