the month that came to visit

Well. Is it just me, or did April breeze through like an out-of-town friend only here to visit for the weekend? It’s as if she couldn’t stay as long this time, what with all her busy things to do and important places to be. I can’t believe...

breathe

Most of the night last night, I was awake. When I did sleep, I had a dream that I printed out my manuscript and it fell from the printer like soup. So I grabbed a little Japanese bowl to catch it with and took a sip without thinking. And then I worried because I...

tuesdays unwrapped

“When a bad thing happens, let the ugly pass. Don’t stare at it. Keep your eyes on the beauty that will follow in its wake like a skier behind a boat. Keep your eyes on the rope. The skier will soon appear, smiling and beaming with good news.” -Roy...

on retreating

The women of our church have been at Myrtle Beach this weekend for the annual retreat. This year I decided to go and agreed to lead a small group. I knew that might be the only way to insure I didn’t skip small group time. I’m so glad I went. I also got my...