4am and lost in thought. Thinking of dreams unrealized and promises broken. Leadings of God not followed and the unhappy consequences of those actions. Praying a little. “God, you know what I want to do with my life, right?”, even as I look forward at the years which lie ahead to realize that the number …
My Pastor Said, “Timing”.
No matter how Broken You Are, No matter how low you feel, No matter how blind you are, I promise The God of Heaven sees you. On the way home I was thinking about when the disciples asked Jesus why a certain man was blind. It was on my mind because of a conversation I …
River
The sunrise was soft this morning, providing a gentle light that didn't hurt the eyes as one drove toward the east. I generally take the road that allows my car to move in curvy swervey patterns since it follows the shoreline of the river. It's a peaceful commute that changes visually with every season and …
To The Man Who Loved Me To Christ
To the man who spoke to me about Jesus when I was so skeptical. The man who told me to read the book of John first. The man who sent me the handwritten letter witnessing to me. The man who was standing behind me, whose face I saw when I stood up from the altar …
I Want What God Intended
When your children reach higher heights, achieving greatness, I want to be there. When your babies choose their mates. And make babies of their own, When you hold the wee things in your arms, Tiny extensions of yourself, I want to be there. To see the smile on your face. The wonder in your eyes. …
The Day I Made A Difference
I was called in to work late this afternoon to the children's facility where I had been interpreting for a young deaf teenager. It took a little bit for me to find a replacement for my typical evening job on Wednesdays, but I was able to find someone, so I went in to the facility. …
Faded Beauty Is Still Beautiful
I sat here tonight, next to these flowers, and lamented their fading and wilting. I reached for my camera and began preserving the beauty before it ALL faded away. As camera clicked, many thoughts impressed themselves upon me. I was photographing age with youth. Faded petals nestled within vibrant white, each contributing to the other's …
Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy
Tonight. It is tonight! This is the day I meet the Man and Woman who started the school in Uganda, beneath a tree. My heart is already tender. I already know I will cry. I will meet, and hug, and touch people who have used their American "plenty" to benefit others far, far away. The …
– Solitude and The Least of These –
I chose solitude today, for Thanksgiving. My daughter, is in Florida at school. She spent the day working in a soup kitchen with her peers, so I am not worried for her, knowing that ministering to others has not only distracted her from missing us here at home, but has also enriched her character. My …
Whom are you loving today?
There was a time in my life when I was at a crossroads, and a friend taught me by her example, how to love someone. It was a most unhappy time when a choice begged to be made - things could not continue as they were - changes needed to happen. I was at a loss …
...Just Thoughts... 