The love of God, my faithful Father, goes way beyond feelings. I will seek His presence day and night, so I might one day understand. . . And may you have the power to understand,
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Too Many Words
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble. ~Proverbs 14:3 NLT Sometimes, when I think I’ve said a lot, I haven’t. Too
Read moreSnapshots from the Family Album
I wrote “Snapshots from the Family Album” for the 2016 Kentucky Arts Council’s “Where I’m From: A Poetry of Place.” It uses the structure and style of Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon’s original “Where
Read moreMother’s Day in a Daughter’s Garden
To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow. ~ Maya Angelou The inheritance I inherited my mother’s love of nature
Read moreSlowing Down
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have
Read moreJust Like Mom
I always wanted to be just like my mom. As a youth, I loved it when we dressed alike, even in my teen years, believe it or not. When my mom helped at senior centers,
Read moreThe Little Man’s Amen
He sat quietly on his grandmother’s lap during a church service, quite an accomplishment for a two-year-old. While leafing through one of his favorite books, Nanny’s little man munched on snacks to help keep him
Read moreWhen It Doesn’t Make Sense
My nine-year-old son interrupted a conversation between my husband and me. “What does that mean?” “Don’t worry about it. You won’t understand.” “Yes, I will. Tell me.” My brain assessed the conversation. Prior knowledge, years
Read moreHow Understanding the Mysteries of the Last Supper Might Feed a Starving World
I believe the son of the one Father of all that ever was, is, or will be is alive and well. He sits at the right hand of His Father. All Authority on earth is
Read moreMoving Beyond Betrayal
Then David sent for her (Bathsheba), and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. ~2 Samuel 11:4 NLT “I’ve had an affair.” Moving beyond betrayal takes stamina and more courage than we
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