The Beautiful Truth that Picture Perfect Hides

The following short story was recently selected as ”Story of the Week” in an online writing community I am part of. I thought it would be a good one to share here on the blog as we celebrate 23 years of marriage today! June 12, 1999 was an unusually hot day on our island.  Sweat tickled … Continue reading The Beautiful Truth that Picture Perfect Hides

Healing is Like a Funnel

“Healing is like a funnel.” I was setting something down on the counter this afternoon when that phrase popped into my head. I did not consciously string those words together. I don’t even know where the thought came from, except that maybe my subconscious had been chewing on it ever since I watched C-Bear draw … Continue reading Healing is Like a Funnel

Finding the Edge of a Miracle in the Perimeter of a Wound

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our … Continue reading Finding the Edge of a Miracle in the Perimeter of a Wound

The Power of “After” (when you’re still in the middle)

Have you ever had one of those dreams where your entire night is spent looking for something? The search is futile and frustrating. Sometimes I wake up from dreams like that with such a sense of sadness and loss. I was thinking about that this week in contrast to this promise the Lord gave to … Continue reading The Power of “After” (when you’re still in the middle)

Sometimes We Long to Be HIGH and DRY

Psalm 93 The LORD reigns, in triumph clothed, clothed is the LORD, in strength He is girded. Yes, the world stands firm, not to be shaken. Your throne stands firm from of old, from forever You are. The streams lifted up, O LORD, the streams lifted up their voice, the streams lift up their roaring. … Continue reading Sometimes We Long to Be HIGH and DRY