I stood at the brink of the river and thought of life. Its struggles and its stillness. From the top of the ravine, I could see the 20 ft waterfall and its headlong rush over the rocky face of the falls. I could also see the quiet pool just above Read more
I felt a kinship to the word ‘intimidated’ as I walked into the high-ceilinged, up-scale hotel. Crystal chandeliers and meticulously-kept rooms added to my unease. This was way out of my league. Think Country Mouse meets City Mouse. That feeling of wonder and overawe stayed with me as we checked Read more
As a young child, our home boasted a small pendulum clock. I can see it in my mind’s eye, a brown clock with accents of antique bronze and an etched glass door below the face that boasted two strange holes that were placed slightly below the center. This clock sat Read more
I really wanted to be mad at whoever left the freezer door open. My mind went immediately to worst case scenario. What if the freezer experienced motor failure trying to keep an even temperature with the door cracked open? And what about the pounds of meat thawing as if I Read more
In Part 1 of Questions that Clarify I talked about the first question that God asked Hagar when He showed up in the middle of the wilderness. The following quote encompasses the necessity of understanding our origin. “Your desert experience may bring about a loss of bearings for a time Read more
The brilliant blue of the sky was a grand backdrop for the lighthouse that stood tall on the shores of Lake Michigan. The water formed waves and crested with foaming abandon. Overhead, the seagulls sought out crumbs from nearby picnic areas heedless of the constant biting wind. Petosky Stones On Read more
Dusk had fallen and the night had crept in like an afterthought to a brilliant day. The faint whisper of the last zippered tent had faded and I stood by the dying embers of the campfire. My gaze was lifted upward in awe. The vast display of stars spoke to Read more
I can still remember the sound of pattering feet above the noise of the storm that raged outside. As I was counting the seconds between each thunderclap and the lightning that followed, my arms opened, as the little one rushed in with words that were muffled against my chest. “Mommy, Read more
Have you ever stood in a long checkout line and observed the cashier as she is disregarded, overlooked and at times treated rudely? By the time your turn comes her face has become impassive and remote. She’s just doing her job and trying to make it to the end of Read more
“Are we there yet? Mom, How much longer?” Road trips are often interspersed with these types of questions being repeated with varying degrees of urgency, boredom or need. Young children who have not yet learned the sense of time will not understand what is taking so long. Consequently, the inevitable Read more