The book of Jonah is only four chapters long, but in those four chapters, we see some great and mighty things that the Lord accomplished in rescuing Jonah and saving a nation. But unlike many fairy tales, the book does not conclude with a happy ending. The nation of Nineveh has come to repentance and …
Glimpses of Home
Ecclesiastes talks about how God has set eternity in our hearts. Deep within us there is not only a longing for home, but a moving of our soul when we see or experience just a glimpse of what heaven will be like. As we stood on the beach and listened to the waves my heart …
The Magic of Literature and Life
Stories reflect truth in a way that nothing else can. The magic of quality children's literature is that the truths are wrapped lightly but their power is strong. They resonate to our deepest emotions in the simplest ways It was on a recommendation that I picked up the book Savvy by Ingrid Law. It did …
“Hey, Mom”
At one time it was all I could think about. I dreamed of the day when I would be a mom. When this little one arrived over a decade ago, it was pure joy. I loved being a mom, I still do. I just didn't realize my name would be "Hey Mom" or that I …
The Sherpa Mom
My throat was as dry as the desert and I limped slightly from the flats that had decided to rub not so lovingly into the back of my heal. My shoulder throbbed from the bag I had been lugging around, and when I finally set it down I stood like the leaning Tower of Pisa. …
For Jack on Your Eleventh Birthday
Today is your eleventh birthday and I find myself amazed how quickly time has passed. It seems so long ago that you were this little, and in some ways I wish I could hold you like that once more. But, I don't want to go back there because one of my greatest joys has been …
The Value of Another Day, Another Dollar
Our community comes together every August for the Harford Fair which has timeless traditions and a quaint home town feel. With opportunities to see the history of the community, the creativity of those who reside here, and to support the local organizations, there is no end to the learning and fun. There has also been …
Bomb Gardening
I think my thumb is more brown than green. I am not afraid of dirt and my propensity for getting messy is somewhat legendary to my family (I am not really one that buys white clothing anymore because of it). I enjoyed working in our garden when we had one, but I do not have …
Never Famished
My daughter is a pure delight except when she is hungry. We call it hangry. The challenge is the fact that it seems as if her stomach is a bottomless pit and "I’m hungry" are her two favorite words. She has been this way since she was little. She is a grazer. In essence, she …
The Waiting Room
The waiting was so hard. Time passed at an unbearably slow pace that causes each moment of uncertainty to linger. My mind was a tug of war between fear of what would be and desperately crying out to God for a miracle. The days of uncertainty have weighted down my heart so there is very …
