The Joy of Serving
There is freedom in self-forgetfulness. Sometimes life pounds us hard, straight down into the ground and we feel like we’re stuck forever in the hard. Even in such times and in such places, there can be moments of relief when we allow God to move through us, right where we are. Our family is in […]
Unplugged
He and she and I went for a morning walk—a Sabbath on a Thursday. I need sabbatical on a daily basis—taking time to unplug, slow, open all my senses and soul to God’s magnificence displayed in His creation. I do believe we all need a daily dose of sabbath. We began on the northern trail […]
Wake Up Call
What is it about husbands in the bedroom? Mine is trying my already frazzled nerves lately. First off, he’s a heavy sleeper and I’m not. So, to keep our togetherness in the bed, we both keep separate alarm clocks on our separate nightstands. My alarm clock is a little black box with soft, red, lighted […]
Unexpected Gifts
I walked the straight path with Rose, our two and a half year-old Labrador retriever. We headed toward the pond. As we approached the edge, I noticed an egg at the end of the pier, nestled between the last two wooden planks, sitting there solitary. Rose had already entered the pond, swimming with her rudder […]