November 5, 2025 “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit … Continue reading A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: “Where have you laid him?”
September 12, 2025 In light of recent events, may I encourage you to focus your eyes on Jesus? You’re experiencing so much loss, pain, and sadness in these current days. I’m sorry. I love your fire. Your zeal is contagious. You remind me of the time when I first fell in love with Jesus. And … Continue reading Dear Young People
I see darkness. A spot of light illuminates a man hunched over on the floor. He’s grieving. The atmosphere is heavy with loss and isolation. But there’s a spot of Light. El Roi, the God who sees me.
We rejoice with she who rejoices. We weep with she who weeps. We pray blessings on all the women who have battled hard in their prayers to have a child, and for all who graciously adopted another woman’s child. We give thanks for moms who have won victories through tears on their knees, and those … Continue reading On Mother’s Day
Dear writer friends, Loss. It’s a great word to ponder today. I could write a book on this one word. I bet we all could. It might be why we write. For me, writing is therapy for free. I write my thoughts, my feelings and questions. I write because my head is so full that … Continue reading It’s Why I Write
“Goodbye, Nolie. Goodbye, Buddy.”Whispers in his ear, “You are a good dog!” Tears dripping on his beard, I try to speak, “Thank you for walking innumerable miles at my side. Thank you for protecting me from everything that smelled of harm.” One last paw at my hand to stroke his neck, “You can go now. … Continue reading Goodbye
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