Will You Meet His Gaze?
Last summer, I got random texts from a guy who was convinced I was “Annie.” I would tell him I was not her but he was sure I was pushing him off. Oh, Annie. Their relationship was obviously ongoing, but she didn’t trust him enough to give him her real number. It makes...
In What Do You Find Security?
When we travel, Ella packs her suitcase with her very important things that she can't live without… her lambie, her blanket, her latest craft. One time she even brought a cardboard paper towel roll with a smiley face written on it. You know, because that's very...
My Protector
My grandparents lived on Marco Island, off the coast of Florida. When I was in high school, my grandfather would give me his boat and my friends and I would drive it around the entire island. We would boat through the protected mud flats and across the expanse of the...
Capture The Simple
I figured that fishermen usually don’t catch anything anyway, so my kids were getting the typical fishing experience. I have gotten away with my kids fishing without hooks or bait for years. Over the weekend, our friends brought their kids to the cabin, and they can...
He Sees Me
I love Shirley Temples. When I was a little girl we would drink them with my grandfather, so on special occasions with our kids, a bottle of Sprite and cherry grenadine is the perfect fit. My older boys make their own, pouring the ideal combination and carefully...
YoUnited States
Fourth of July is almost upon us, and it’s going to feel different this year. Our country has been through a lot, and emotions are running high in all different directions. If you are looking to be inspired, with clarity about navigating what's next in our culture,...
What You Have To Offer Is Enough
Our God is a God of full-circle, accepting, limitless love. Back in the old days, when we ate at restaurants with our grandparents, I saw that kind of love. It was my grandmother's 83rd birthday. At the end of the meal, my oldest son eagerly asked me if we could go...
What To Pour Into Your Ears
During the past few months, you may have had a lot of the same voices going into your ears. It may be time to add some new ones. I have a pair of rose gold headphones that are one of my closest companions. During the day, there are little pockets of time that I can...
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