Some Thoughts on Discipline

We each have times when we must reset. We must reestablish boundaries, good habits, and discipline. This is true of … More

A Moment of Clarity

Some things are important. Others are temporary. Two nights ago, a tornado came through our town, flitting, moving, hailing. About … More

My grandfather prayed for me every day, by name. And when I fell pregnant with my first child, he also … More

The two challenges I have most often heard women speak of about their own personal quiet time are It’s not … More

When I was a little girl, I would sometimes pretend to be asleep, just so my dad would pick up … More

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were … More

Lay down your tired headAnd close your weary eyes.Let your breathing slowWhile I sing a lullaby. The day we’ve lived … More

There is a saying: “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” The Wise Man puts it like this: Better is … More

Quiet Bag Noun (from Tracy’s dictionary@notreallyontheinternet.com) Of course, the problem with taking a quiet bag to worship is that it … More

My first best friend was my dad. He was wise and kind, absent mindedly brilliant, punny, and an excellent listener. … More