Some days do not go as planned. Last week was my due date. Instead of holding a beautiful baby in my arms, I woke to an empty room and grief filling my heart. Miscarriage produces silent grievers. Oftentimes our loss is misunderstood because, how can a person explain the grievous loss of someone we never... Continue Reading →
What Is Love?
Why is it human nature to crave affection? Is a love extravagant gift? Candy hearts? Red roses? Is love three words spoken or the sensation of butterflies in one’s stomach? Or, is love putting your personal convictions aside to prove to someone you care about them more than you care about yourself? Is love a... Continue Reading →
Serving Beyond The Norm
“He got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” John 13:4–5, NIV. The mood is somber; conversation is dismal, and the... Continue Reading →
Puzzle Pieces
Our lives are comprised of moments and experiences. If I cataloged your life through puzzle pieces, what would some of those portions of time represent? What if you took one of my life’s puzzle pieces and tried to replace it with parts of your story? You may think, “That would be great! I’ll take all... Continue Reading →