Goodbye

โ€œGoodbye, Nolie. Goodbye, Buddy.โ€Whispers in his ear, โ€œYou are a good dog!โ€ Tears dripping on his beard, I try to speak, โ€œThank you for walking innumerable miles at my side. Thank you for protecting me from everything that smelled of harm.โ€ One last paw at my hand to stroke his neck, โ€œYou can go now. … Continue reading Goodbye

Simple Vessels

Purim. Iโ€™m not an expert on Purim. But Iโ€™ve read Godโ€™s love letter to His creation in the book of Esther a number of times. Today, the book of Esther strikes me afresh as weโ€™ve welcomed an amazingly created baby girl to our family. God always brings deliverance, revival, freedom and hope through the most … Continue reading Simple Vessels

Grounded Deep

Trees were an important part of my childhood. Some of my fondest memories are wrapped around the enormous ficus tree, which lived in the center of our cul de sac. A similar ficus. Ours was rooted in the very center of our street. Perrine, Florida in the 70's. The Ficus branches were enough for all … Continue reading Grounded Deep

A Friend for All Seasons

We were so carefree back then; singing and dancing without a care for what anyone thought. These are the memories which have caused me to run to Jesus recently asking Him what happened to my freedom to laugh big and sing loud. When did I become so inhibited?