When your dad wasn’t there

When your dad wasn’t there

Today I am honored to have my writing featured on “Blogs By Christian Women”. Please visit there for the rest of my post and join the conversation. I threw the un-cut birthday cake in the garbage. My aunt asked if I was going to drop it by his house. “No, he doesn’t deserve it.” Once again he hadn’t shown up. Another meal, another missed opportunity. We lived together as a family for only nine years….

What if we really believed death was a beginning?

“Even though I walk through the dark valley of death, because You are with me, I fear no harm.” Psalm 23:4 (GW) What if we really believed death was a beginning? I mean, it seems so final, so mysterious. Over and over God assures us this life is just a shadow of what is to come.   I have heard it said, “I want to go to heaven, I just don’t want to go today.”…

When perfectionism steals your good

I pull each flower from the vase and adjust it just so, again. Eventually you will kill these flowers.  Living in perfect means never living in finished. Do you recognize the neighborhood? Projects and post are left unfinished, thoughts and words God has lain on my heart to share. I can’t seem to get them just right. Michael Hyatt (michaelhyatt.com) brings this topic to the door step of where I hang out in “perfect”. “When you sit…

Joy is Unspeakable

Joy is Unspeakable

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy” (James 1:2 NLT) Joy really is unspeakable. Have you tried to describe it? Happy is laughing, cute shoes, ice cream and jeans that fit. Happy is easy. Happy just brings a smile to our face. Tears can accompany joy.   I’ve learned to appreciate joy. Why? Because sometimes happy just isn’t possible. Trouble has a way of finding us….