And Yet, Both Women… (Mary and Elizabeth)
But the angel assured her, “Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son and call...
“What are we to do?” #keepfamiliestogether
King Solomon confessed that he was neither equipped nor qualified to lead, and when asked what he felt the most important attribute of leadership was, he humbly chose wisdom.
He...
Hey Dad, You Were Not a Hassle.
"Children carry the weight of words, wearing them like a wardrobe. I didn't understand why so many words were barbed and jagged, or what I had done to cause...
I Love You. I Just Wanted You to Know.
"I love you. I just wanted you to know.
"I know. We used those words often in the living years. You made it a point to say them, because you...
You are the Best Story.
Two years ago, I sent out an Instagram love note to strangers, hoping someone would accept my invitation for a cup of coffee. No one did.
Two years ago, I...
Ten Easter Stories for You, from Me
Easter is coming. And today, I'm pondering how we are no different than those who said, “Well, there you go – most certainly He was God’s son. I knew...
The Power of Scorched Earth
Today marks 18 years since my mom took her last breath on this earth. No matter what the day brings, there will be both the ache of her absence...
Shoot Like a Girl | As You Are
She said, “Show them you as you are – behind the words and the images.”
The “she” is my friend, Migdalia. We’ve been together since the early ‘80s, and we’ve...
What I’m Yielding this Lenten Season
Hi there, friends.
It's no secret that I love words.
I love the shape and sound, the meaning and the motive of them all. And I love to paint stories on...
Peace (Advent)
And when it's all a blur, you are the hard line
In the disorder, you are the peace sign.
Advent: PEACE is the story of a turquoise doorway on a remote...
Love (Advent)
It was sweet Miss Mary from Jamaica who taught me that sign language is indeed that – a language all its own. It is not merely an accommodation or...
Hope (Advent)
The heart rests on two picture books, the glow of a candle calling out its design. It was a treasure found in Kenya on one of my latest journeys....
