Some birthdays cannot be ignored. The notable number may vary by the person, but the effect is the same -- ground shifts. For me, it has been the year between 59 and 60, a frankly rough season that recently wrapped up. Thank you, Jesus. It is no mystery why 59 got to me as it… Continue reading On big birthdays, broken china and other parables
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On fins and the joy of touching bottom
Some people relish the deep sea or rushing rapids. I am not among them. I love water -- its cool blueness, its literal fluidity. But, I most enjoy it when I can touch bottom -- as in a pool or living water so clear and still I can see all the way down to my… Continue reading On fins and the joy of touching bottom
On bears in the woods and a Psalms 37 & 91 world
“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.”― John F. Kennedy "Did you hear that?" my husband asked. I did. A "phuff, phuff, phuff" that sounded like a dog panting --… Continue reading On bears in the woods and a Psalms 37 & 91 world
Molting vs. empty nesting
“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing.” ― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick I threw my favorite dress away last night. It felt a bit disrespectful to leave it lying helplessly in the kitchen trash, its brown field and white polka dots crumpled next to… Continue reading Molting vs. empty nesting
What blood can do
It is not an easy thing to be human. Our story includes such a powerful and persistant villain. This was true 2,000 years ago -- when unopposed government might and faithless religion were among Satan's works of the day. It is true today -- as anyone with any exposure to the news surely knows. This… Continue reading What blood can do
