Martha and Mary’s Hidden Gem

Martha and Mary’s Hidden Gem

If you listen to playing children for very long, you’ll most likely hear the words, “That’s not fair!” Exasperated parents often respond with, “I’m sorry, but life’s not always fair.” If we’re honest, even as adults, it’s easy to fall into the “that’s not fair” trap....
Adoption:  A Personal Journey

Adoption: A Personal Journey

The first week of June is the most special week for me of the whole year!  It’s my and Larry’s anniversary and our only beloved son Zack’s birthday.  We celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary on June 2nd, and today, June 6th, is Zack’s birthday.  As I reflect, I...
Faith

Faith

Have you ever thought about the story of the woman with the issue of blood in the book of Matthew in the Bible?  This dear woman had been sick with hemorrhaging for twelve long years.  She had gone to many doctors and spent everything she had to get well but was still...
Alone

Alone

As I looked to my left, I could see a family of geese waddling their way to the edge of the water and sliding in the crisp lake with ease. I looked to the right and saw two turtles sunbathing on a rock. I closed my eyes, and I could hear a multitude of different birds...