We were on the road to Success. Literally, I mean. We were driving along route 62 East across Arkansas when we crossed a junction with a township sign pointing to Success. This prompted the conjecture
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On the Way to Uncertainty
We met a life long friend on the way to the Uncertainty. Neither my husband nor I programmed Uncertainty into the GPS. Yet somehow, we landed in this foreign land, a place where everything seems
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The month of May brings with it the familiar sound of Pomp and Circumstance. There is something about this coming-of-age-tune that cause my eyes to moisten, my shoulders to square, and my heart to flow
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My very first experience in ministry was starting a little church called “New Beginnings” in my hometown. The impact of that first church plant has impacted my life and ministry throughout the years—the significance revealed
Read moreTransition and Change
Here it is May. A time of transition and change. Students graduate from high school and college. Families put their homes up for sale. New jobs are ahead. Although these changes may be eagerly anticipated,
Read moreDoes God Care Where We Choose to Live?
Years ago I heard a pastor say he doesn’t believe God cares where we live — what area, what house, etc. I respect his opinion but I tend to disagree. I see God’s specificity throughout
Read moreMud Pi
Thrill my eyes with mud fresh path, tree fallen, daffodil known to slug banana and branch light golden. Spear my ears with surf pound, new creek gargle and cormorant squawk. Let my feet find mint
Read moreEven When
“There is nothing you could say or do that would make me love you any less,” are the words often spoken from this mother to her children. Even when they rebuttal with “But Mom, what
Read moreMoms Can’t Always Make It Better: Breath From Heaven
“This will sting for a few seconds.” I blew my breath on the newly scraped flesh. I ran toward my five-year-old as he limped nearer. Tears flowing down his cheeks increased with the sight of
Read moreConflict Resolution. When to stand firm and when to step aside.
I hate conflict. I always have. Whenever tension enters a situation, I squirm. I’m not sure why I have that reaction since I didn’t grow up in an argumentative home. I can probably blame being a
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