The Tension of Faith

The Tension of Faith

As you can imagine, I’ve been thinking a lot about my faith in the last few years. Actually, more like wrestling with it. I’ve wrestled more than you can imagine. And, I’ve come to the conclusion that without the wrestling, without the tension, faith...
The Dad I Wish I Could Still Be

The Dad I Wish I Could Still Be

Regrets. They can eat away at your soul.They can cause you to rethink and re-rethink every decision made.They can make even the happiest time seem like sheer drudgery.“I could be doing this,” but … regret.“I could spend time with this person,” but … regret.“I could...
Twenty Years

Twenty Years

Recently, we had the fortunate opportunity to be a part of honoring our pastor and his wife for twenty years of service to our church. It was a wonderful morning, full of surprises for them, and some bucket list moments for me, as well. I was part of editing all of...
Why can’t I just be quiet?

Why can’t I just be quiet?

My husband would be delighted if I found out the answer to this question, I’m sure. But, it’s not the kind of quiet that he may wish for. I’ll still be there giving him gentle reminders about closing kitchen cabinets and putting his shoes in the closet. Sorry, babe....
Stolen Dreams

Stolen Dreams

Spotify nearly killed me today. I was going about my day, minding my own business, and it just barged in with a song that cut my heart in half. It was The Band Perry’s, “If I Die Young.” Lord make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother...