Tag: love

Fathers Day 2017- Another First

Father’s day is such a bittersweet day this year. It’s going to be another “first” without my sweet daddy. I know in heaven he is receiving the greatest gifts. No more pain. Jesus. Grandpa and grandma. My unborn …

Unexpected Adult Things: Jesus was Bullied, too

In his adult life, Jesus was consistently and sometimes ruthlessly bullied. He was not only accused of being a liar but an enemy of the current government. He was pushed around. Men of stature used their position to …

These Hands

  This hand holding onto mine. It has held onto mine in many cases, under many circumstances. These hands. The pair of them has held up my own when I was too weak to do it myself.  They …

The Dirt that Lies Beneath: Installment 2

The Real Dirt The truth is I feel like a failure most days as a parent. Now, before you go saying a bunch of positive things you don’t mean, let me explain. Information has been kept from me. …

When My Hope Outshines the Sun

    This morning my favorite pen flows quickly, leaving my words illegible. The thoughts which awakened me are more than my racing hand can write. Today I am reminded there is always hope for redemption. There is …

With Much Gratitude and Devotion

This morning, I can breathe again. My heart is beating normally. A dark, heavy cloud has been lifted off my life. We officially transferred our church membership this past weekend. It may not seem like a big deal …