Tag: love
What the Alamo Reminded Us
We stood amazed. We were standing in front of The Alamo. We happened to be in San Antonio on the 300th anniversary. There were people buzzing all around like bees. They were preparing for a ceremony, but we …
He Fought All of Hell, For Me
Jesus was crucified and three days later he rose from the grave. What powerful images are invoked by all the stories and music derived from these few passages of scripture. Take a moment and really think about it. …
Reasons to Love My Adult Kids
Our adult children look at us with question. They shake their heads and smile. They laugh at us. They sometimes make fun of us. Above all else, they don’t understand one vital aspect of our life together. We …
Trap Sins and Gods Revealing Words
Every morning, I fix myself a steaming cup of java and settle on the couch to write. One morning I woke up with clear words in my mind. It was as if someone had spoken them directly. I …
The Truth About My 43rd Year.
**Every writer and reader I know is cringing about now. Sometimes, this is how I write. Word vomit, spilling out on the page in a rush of emotion and heartache. Confusion and uncertainty swirl in my head as …
What if Candy Hearts Meant Something?
Love is a lot of things. Mostly, love is a verb. It’s an action which takes many forms. Jesus didn’t love standing still. I can’t do it either. When I think of love, it’s something someone does for …
Being Brave
This is the year I become brave. This is also the year I work on being more intentional, present, and honest with myself. Let’s face it, being human limits us in ways we do not want to be …
Encouragement to be More Than “OK”
How easy it is to deceive others with a fake smile and an off-hand laugh. How easy it is to make people believe what they want to believe- that you are alright and your world is stable and …
