With Him

The first hour of my day finds me in conversation with the One who holds me the closest. The One who makes beauty from the ashes of my broken pieces. The only One whose love will never leave me empty and lacking. The One who can break and heal all at once. This where IContinue reading “With Him”

Yours or Mine

Recently I’ve had a few moments here in the Southeast when I felt like complaining about our 60 degree weather. Then a friend of mine shared this picture from her area in upstate New York. Have you ever thought that you were in an uncomfortable place until you heard about someone else’s problem? Would youContinue reading “Yours or Mine”

Just Jump

For some reason, I don’t mourn what was for a lengthy period. I am just wired that way. Amidst the aches and pain that can come with changes, I think I do well at embracing the new. And yes, I am one of those who may put up an initial resistance, but I have masteredContinue reading “Just Jump”

Is This Love?

Is this love, is this love that I’m feeling? The question of a lifetime. Those two pictures above were taken at a season in my life when someone felt they loved me. They were the ones who took the pictures. I seemed happy, didn’t I? Now in retrospect, the wiser me wonders. Was it love?Continue reading “Is This Love?”

Real Talk

About mid-day I decided to organize some of the worksheets in one of my cabinets for the 100th time. Ten minutes into the task, I stopped. There is nothing in me that’s wired for paper [clerical] work of this sort. Thankfully, God knows my shortcomings and gave me an amazing assistant this school year. NotContinue reading “Real Talk”

Valued

Wonderfully Made I’m an open book to youEven from a distance, you know what I’m thinking.You know when I leave and when I get back;I’m never out of your sight.Nothing about me escapes you You know everything I’m going to saybefore I start the first sentence.I look behind me and you’re there,then up ahead andContinue reading “Valued”

The Truth

This is Sunday morning. Like many others over the decades, I’m getting ready to meet others who are like-minded in the house of the Lord. Last night I heard a song, one I’ve heard many times before, that brought a twinge of sadness to my heart. I’ve often wondered if church as we know itContinue reading “The Truth”

Hello Fear – Not Today

A friend shared this picture of the his view rising up early in Australia. We each have a view that we wake up to in the morning. For many it is a view that is sprinkled with hope, passion and peace. For others, it is dredged with fear, panic, and dismay. We set the toneContinue reading “Hello Fear – Not Today”

Building Towers

This is the second week in January. Are we on task with our goals for this year or this month? Friday, January 10th was dubbed National Quitters Day. According to some research, that’s typically the day when most New Year’s resolutions come to an end. Were you named among the masses that quit? A friendContinue reading “Building Towers”

That Happy Place

This piece of art was on my desk with a blank chalkboard-like space. It needed it to come alive with some words that reflected my heart. I gave my very gifted student the words – she created some beautiful lettering. As I watched her, I saw someone who found her happy place. She loved letteringContinue reading “That Happy Place”