In a dark and noisy world of fear, two paths emerge. One is an illusion. One leads to joy. As much of the world is doing lately, I’ve found myself meditating on the subject of fear. Fear is trying to …
Tag: blessings
The Girl Who Complained About Snow
Five years ago today. I look at this old picture and I see so many things. I see a guy who has always been willing to do anything for anyone, and never complains about it. I see a lot of …
God Is Good
There are moments when heartaches like sea billows roll. In the waves, God is good. There are days when physical pain is too much to handle, and tears of weakness fall. In the pain, God is good. There are times …
A Mango for Mother’s Day
We drive through town, dodging stray dogs and fruit carts on this hot Mother’s Day. A fragrant pink rose bounces in the sunshine of the dashboard. We stop at a restaurant and park in the shade of a tall mango …
Roosters Can’t Tell Time Here
The sudden silence of the fan wakes me up. A well-worn phrase runs through my still-asleep brain—“Power’s out.” A rooster crows. I check the clock. Two a.m. Roosters can’t tell time here. The heat grows heavy without the circulation of …
A Little Clari-Tea
{Forgive the title.} Living on the mission field has a way of simplifying your outlook. You may find that you are thankful for things you used to take for granted, and that most of the things you used to need …
Happiness Is…
Hanging out your sheets to dry in the sun, and watching pelicans dive in the Sea. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Morning Joy
“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning…To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.” {excerpts from Psalm 30}
A Perfect Morning
O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalm 34:8 A perfect morning, sipping lattes in a little hideaway cove, watching the kids get out all their energy after weeks of …
Home Is Where…
Recently, on Instagram, I saw a hashtag game called “Move it Up Monday”, where you are supposed to find an old photo of a pretty spot in your house and repost it to inspire others in their home decor. I …
