I’ve had the sweetness of years and time growing old with my mom. It’s been a privilege and still is one. She is 93 today, October 11, 2023. There is so much I could say about her life, love, and compassionate way of living. I’m almost finished Tuesdays with Morrie. I only have the afterward…

Last Sunday, I spent time with my mom as she watched her usual church services. I had been up that morning working and getting things done with my job in anticipation of my big trip. I paused and said, “That’s enough, Anna.” I settled in and tuned in together to First Baptist Church in Richmond,…

It’s simple things, like a glowing sunset, the sound of a running stream or the fresh smell in a meadow that cause us to pause and marvel at the wonder of life, to contemplate its meaning and significance. Who can hold an autumn leaf in their hand, or sift the warm white sand on the…

There has to be a term for words or passing conversations that enter your mind, and you ponder them; they move you. Like the conversation at the table next to you. When you close your eyes on the beach and hear the chatter of children at play. When someone speaks a word, that makes you…

There is a precious book full of golden nuggets. I return to the book to read and listen to the audio version–Gentle and Lowly by Ortlund. Ortlund discussed the verses in Exodus when Moses wanted reassurance of God’s glory and acceptance (Exodus 33). Most notably, God placed Moses in the cleft of the rock and…

How many times have I heard the story of Jesus leaving the 99 to visit the woman at the well? She went to the well during the noonday sun; she could not, would not go in the cool of the morning with the women who seemed to have their life together. This well has been…

I find solace in nature, where I can experience awe and approach common spaces with curiosity and openness to new discoveries. Recently, I went on a trip with my longtime friend and sister, Sandy. We reminisced about our children’s ages, pregnancies, and work history to count the years we’ve been friends. During our stay, we…

A friend shared pictures of her granddaughter going to her first day of school in preschool. Later that day, I asked her how it went. She shared that it went well, but she must have missed me because she kissed me about six times and gave me several hugs when she got home. I smiled…

I walked in the cool of the morning, listening to a redemption story. A 16-year-old on a white water rafting trip that took a turn for the worse. As she looked up from underneath the water, she was at peace–okay with where she was going. Yet, a hand reached into the water, pulling her up…