Under my fig tree…

It was one of those moments. I opened the Bible and smoothed the pages in front of me. My eyes took in the letters and words that I have been reading since I learned to read years ago. But I didn’t want an old inspiration. An old train of thought. I felt that soul longing…

Rich by giving

Reaching deep into the trunk, I pulled out a bag crammed with goodies. Daniel and I darted through the cold into the glowing fellowship hall at church. Once inside, the warmth washed over me, and I blinked in the beauty. Christmas lights glittered in soft tulle on the piano, and candles glimmered in all directions….

While they weep…

It was supposed to be a lovely family day at the zoo. Dad and mom there, with the child. Bears, monkeys, snakes and rhinos, could it get any better? Then the unthinkable happened. Mom picks up the little two year old and both crane to get a better look at the exhibit of painted dogs,…

Freedom Song

Meet “Freedom Song.” Meet a dream.  A longing to spread the glorious freedom that is found in Christ. And meet a bunch of real life people, who don’t necessarily have that much experience singing. Or working in prisons. But want to be used. So here we are. It all began last year when Daniel and…

In the understanding…

We waited in line, this writer sister of mine and I. We looked at each other a bit nervously, reading in each other’s eyes the question. “Do we really want to do this? To her?” We have felt a bit of the pressure put on people who write books. And we didn’t want to put…

When my prayers feel worn…

We sit in momentary silence. The wind howls through the trees and sings an eerie yet alluring song. I love storms and the mysterious power they unleash around me. But tonight I am grateful for the flames. For the heat. For shelter. We have gathered to pray. Because the storms of life are bigger than…