Three weeks into the Christmas season and the flickering flames of the Advent candles fill our hearts with a dim light. The lit candles are gifts that represent hope, peace and joy. These gifts of the season seemed to be elusive amid the chaos of now. Hope for a better Read more
Have you ever had that sensation of walls closing in about you? A sense of bewilderment or overwhelm of the soul? Life can take unexpected turns that seem to hold you hostage. That feeling of one step forward and two steps back. And the possibility of scaling the walls of Read more
Stories and names are threaded through the Biblical text. Narratives that tell of lives lived, choices made, knowledge gained, and trust given. Throughout the journeys of these individuals the main theme conveyed is that God beckons each one to know Him. In fact, to know Him is what God is Read more
A historical flash fiction that highlights hope for the town of Hancock, Colorado. The wind gusted down the mountain and pummeled Elizabeth as she trudged through the snow to the telegraph office. It was just a short distance from the small wooden structure she called home, but the brutal cold Read more
Moses journeyed from the desert knowing God had a purpose and a plan. The deliverance of his people was imminent. It was with great confidence that Moses shared with the children of Israel God’s promise of deliverance. Hope Ahead The announcement that Almighty God had heard their groanings and had Read more
The shock of the announcement lingers as the news comes across the airwaves. This year, 2023, Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem. No joyful celebration. Only fears and sorrows adorn the city as war rages against Israel. In the midst of this report we hear of a pastor who becomes a 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
Families are diverse. Family dynamics are palpable and can change over time. A variety of issues can develop as a family grows. This topic has become more relevant in my own life in the past months. It has been a journey characterizing different facets of growth as I face the 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
Adrenalin surges as the wind whips the sturdy trees like matchsticks. In the lightning’s glare the clouds take on a greenish hue as the storm rises in fury. Sirens scream and emergency alerts flash across our screens. We shelter under the stairs or in the basement. What’s more, we anchor Read more