Falling is where you gain the definition for the rest of your life. Are you going to be defined by the fall? Or will you humble yourself, own your mistakes, and run to the only Person who will make you victorious?
My Kids Made Me Do It
One of my mom’s wedding gifts to us, in July of 2004, was a big box of handmade ornaments. When […]
Be the Blocker
I have been mind-blown this week watching the incision on my hand heal. Three weeks ago, I came home in […]
When the Storm is Overwhelming
I sat in my recliner early Monday morning and listened to the wind howling outside. The rain beat down on […]
Thankful for the Others
Life would not be complete without the village that surrounds our children in this wonderful community where we live. So, […]
Let Your Shadow Offer Hope
The lights were flashing and spinning. The music was loud and the musicians were jumping all around the stage. It […]
One Nation, Under God
(Written November 2016, reblog) As I held my youngest son close to my chest this morning during The Veteran’s Day Program […]
Just Because There Is Death Doesn’t Mean It’s Dead
Just because there is death, doesn’t mean it’s dead. I have been repeating this sentence to myself for the past […]
Pick Up Your Nails
I was reminded this week of a time when I was walking around Lake Francis, here in Madison. As most […]
People, Lock Your Doors
We were driving home from one of our first dates, when all of a sudden, he yelled, “Stop!” and jumped […]