Church life is far from perfect or even relationally safe.  How could it be when it is made up of people? We’re all just sinners…

In a crowd of people, the father looks for his child.  When they aren’t together, his mind goes to that child throughout the day. Lord,…

My husband Mark worked in North Dakota for a couple of years beginning in 2012.  He and his friend were insulating frack tanks in the…

Walking by faith is harder for some than for others. It’s also easier at certain times of your life than other times. And it always…

When your children grow up and leave home, you no longer have authority over them.  The hope is that you still have enough influence to…

Sometimes when we consider our own resources, we don’t feel particularly valuable. At this time, I was very busy with my family, and we were…

I wrote this thirty years ago.  Today, I would have responded differently to this situation with more grace, I hope.  I had survived breast cancer…

I had been talking with a friend (I’ll call him Jake) who wanted to do more for God but was skeptical because he had been…

It’s been a while since I have had any significant anxiety for which I am very thankful.  However, anxiety can be such a nightmare for…

When I journal, it is very raw at times.  I vent and complain and strive to be honest. The Lord is kind and compassionate to…