“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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Simple Vessels
Purim. I’m not an expert on Purim. But I’ve read God’s love letter to His creation in the book of Esther a number of times. Today, the book of Esther strikes me afresh as we’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