One summer evening I encountered a stranger. She stood on the sidewalk wearing soiled and fiber worn tennis shoes, her feet pushing to the tip of the rubber, revealing imprints of curled up, cramped toes. My heart was stirred, recognizing the contrast of my perfectly fitted heels, as I stood ... VIEW POST
Unwind Any Twisted Notions
My twisted flag. Rather than flowing freely in the breeze, it turns and twists itself up tightly on the pole outside our home. It drives me nuts. My conscience won't let me get out of my vehicle and step into the refuge of my home without first walking out to the pole and slowly untwisting the ... VIEW POST
File the Rough Edges of My Life
I’m challenging myself this year by broadening my writing skills. I’ve invited critical, nurturing eyes to teach me how to file the rough edges of my thoughts, to communicate the written word to the best of my ability. The summer class I’m presently taking is about writing spirituality. The class is ... VIEW POST
The Wisdom Diaries for young women
Have you ever heard a group of women express their concerns about the younger generation? They are right to have concern for the character, choices and future of the next generation of young women. These young women will influence culture. The next generation will grow a new generation of ... VIEW POST
Yielded
We sat around the breakfast table, chowing on good food and drinking our favorite breakfast drinks. I love meeting with these young ladies. These 20-something girls are hungry for God and His Word. Their hunger is sobering to me. It keeps me reliant upon the Holy Spirit for God's direction and His ... VIEW POST