spiritual life

On beauty and dust

Temporary can be spectacular. Consider the Tabernacle -- the portable temple that traveled with Israel during the 40 years it took to shed slavery. Blue, purple, scarlet, gleaming gold. Linen fine enough for a bride. Yet this embodiment of God's presence on earth eventually turned to dust. Like us. All of us. Mortal bodies are… Continue reading On beauty and dust

books, romance, spiritual life

A little holiday romance

In case you missed it last year -- and don't mind reading on a device -- here is a link to my 2024 Christmas romance. Stand Still & Chill is a Hallmark-style novella set in the mountains of West Virginia. It is stored on this website as a free read. Follow the links at the… Continue reading A little holiday romance

spiritual life

On Advent, 10 foot tall Bumbles and blinging all the way

There was a season not long ago when the mention of Christmas brought the same snarl to my heart as a child opening a shaker of glitter in my kitchen would. Why? Just why? "Festival of Consumption," I grumbled inwardly while outwardly going through the motions expected of the mother of small children. Then I… Continue reading On Advent, 10 foot tall Bumbles and blinging all the way