I woke up this morning to my alarm.  What happened to the gentle sound of rain on the roof…the sound of the bird, or animal, or whatever it was that woke me up each morning…or the light coming softly through the screened windows?  Where are the horses on the hillside beside Lake Arenal, outside my… Keep reading →

I recently heard Sandi Patty sing and share her heart in Nashville, Tennessee  while I was attending a Christian Booksellers Expo.  She spoke about changes in her life – an empty nest, no longer touring on the road, and aging parents.  She called it her “in between” time as she gave the example of walking… Keep reading →

I recently heard a Father’s Day sermon delivered by a pastor who had grown up with an abusive father.  Although the message was geared to the men and fathers in the congregation, one particular statement spoke volumes to my heart.  That one statement of truth was both enlightening and healing.  “Although my earthly father was… Keep reading →

I recently had the privilege of attending a young couple’s marriage ceremony.  It was a beautiful day filled with smiles, and tears, as family and friends shared in this couple’s love story. Most of us start out in marriage this way, full of hope and faith for a bright future together…wanting to love and be… Keep reading →